SOLAR BEARS

Get up to speed on these guys! Slow dark haunting psych synth...I couldn't ask for anything more. Definitely a new favorite. A band to watch in the next couple of years. I am crossing my fingers that they tour the States.

"Hailing from Dublin and Wicklow, Solar Bears formed in early 2009. The band consists of John Kowalski and Rian Trench who met at sound engineering college. Sharing a love of world cinema, their music combines a number of different influences ranging from electronica to film composers like Ennio Morricone and George Delerue. Their sound is a mix of programming, acoustic instruments, synths and vintage tape machines. The freeform approach of their writing and recording lends itself to varying tones and colours. Tracks often have differing sound sources from each other creating a unique musical experience. " - last.fm

New State Bird album

This album is solid. Damn solid. It keeps growing on me the more I listen. Hooky and abrasive guitar work mixed with dark vocals. Somehow still pop-savy. Grab it here: http://statebirdspirit.bandcamp.com