"Anti Folk Basement Rock"

Oh my gosh, look at the time. already... Staring into space all attentive to some new music I have discovered of late has become a bit too regular the last few days...
Lack of sleep and temporary insomnia and having an Israeli landlord that is a) evading tax, and b) taking me, my brother and recently ex-housemates ('cause of it) for the proverbial ride, does have a certain effect on an already weary soul... And this in turn does cater for quite a weird schizophrenic playlist...



It just so happens that recently, it was the Montreal trio Land of Talk that took a turn on my wee stage-like little speakers that finally got hoisted onto some ill-laboured efforts for platforms. Their debut EP Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, is the perfect length as an introduction to their updated post-pop punk sound. Something like a younger PJ Harvey dressed up in a big plushy Dinosaur Jr costume... but with some definite teeth as sharp as a kittens.

Where Rock meets Rock. Fronted by the daughter of North America's first female alligator wrestler. Backed by Montreal's skinniest drummer and fattest bass player. Land of Talk are a very good band to listen to. Ha.

That's from their MYSPACE.
It reads like what should be a caption underneath a photo of the band, Bucky Wheaton, Chris McCarron and Elizabeth Powell.

Her voice is so arresting...
Her rhythm duo her perfect knights in shining angularity.
Keeping her safe while she pours out melodies with a hope, urgency and solace...
Every part of each songs melody perfect chemistry, perfect sense.

I would recommend you check them out if you are into bands like Pretty Girls Make Graves, Denali and Giant Drag even. I LOVE the guitar in Street Wheels and her voice is so strong yet vulnerable here... It's my favourite though Speak to me Bones is definitely the standout track.

Speak to me Bones
Street Wheels
MYSPACE