Minor Tone

Friday night at the Burdock, two singers had similar approaches to pop music. Both Merival and Corey Gulkin (formerly Corinna Rose) liked to play with unusual or partial chords, creating feelings of unfinished or fragmentary songs. Gulkin had stronger melodic lines so she did a better job of drawing in the listener. To be fair, she also played with a band including a backup vocal and harpist that helped to build out a richer soundscape.