Contributed by Trevor Meyer Folk/Indie Rockers Eliza and the Bear from Essex have recently released their first demo, "Trees." This is a brilliant folk rock song with more of an open, loose flowing melody, which is nice because it leaves room for vocal nuances, melodic shifts, and vocal/rhythmic dynamics. "Trees" features an emotive build up that leaves you in a state of contemplation and reflection. This song is mesmerizing from start to finish. They are set to release an EP soon, so stay tuned. [...]
There's a whole lot of potential in this track from Essex natives Eliza And The Bear. And that's saying plenty, because "Trees" is the band's first-ever recording. The song has a lovely ebb and flow, beginning with gentle guitar strumming and building to a powerful conclusion full of pounded piano keys, crashing percussion and some [...]
Eliza And The Bear are a folk-rock band from Essex and their demo Trees is well worth a listen - from the gorgeously paced harmonies that kick off the song to the beautifully judged coda it is three and a half minutes of swooning folk perfection. An EP is due early next year - it will be high on our 'must listen' list! Visit their Facebook page here . a Follow @madmackerel
Indie folk rock at it's best. And would you believe Kick Kick Snare scored the exclusive download? I think the harder fact to process is that this soundtrack worthy arrangement via newcomers Eliza and the Bear , is only their first demo. Let's just say, this is music Eleanor Rees would be proud to find inspiration from to write her next award-winning collection, where "the colours are intense, the images bloody, and crisis is never far away: a happy ending is never assured. The world is a fabulous one, in the best sense of a fairy tale, with all [...]
Welcome to the seventh edition of New Music by Region . Every fortnight we aim to present the best new music in 8 major cities and regions from across the UK. With the help of regional correspondents, we plan to present our shortlist of new music in Brighton, Cardiff, Dublin, London, Manchester and Oxford. New Music by Region #6 can be found here ! [...]
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