Loop De Loop

I went down to The Horseshoe on Tuesday for some Nu Music. There were four bands on the bill, two with buzz (Fevers, The Beaches), though I only stayed for two of them. I saw Adaline a few weeks back, singing duets with Caleb from Field Study. Turns out her own material is very different.

Surrounded by analog vintage synths and stations, her music was slow-burn emotional electronica on numbers like That's What You Do Best, Keep Me High, and Say Goodbye (I Won't Even). In contrast to her high sad voice, the beat was often accompanied by buzzy, rumbling bass that shook the speakers. I was instantly hooked.

 The Ottawa band Fevers have been getting press in the local alt weeklies for their blend of pop and electronica, a genre that bands like Austra are finding great success. They are currently touring to promote their debut album. Though Colin MacDougall sang a tune or two, Sarah Bradley was the front woman. She stayed mostly soft and quiet though did soar now and then. Fevers seemed more comfortable with these slow melancholic tunes whereas the more upbeat numbers didn't stand out from other acts.