The power of technology. Right now when this post goes live, I will be in London, congested in a Tube trying to get to badminton matches. Feel sorry for me!!
The Darling Sins describe themselves as a band that produces music of the "soulk" genre, that's soul and alternative folk, folks. I hope it, like eirecana catches on as a new genre title. The band hail from Co. Wexford and is populated by Leni Morrison (vocals), Joe Harpur (guitar and Piano), Rory Harpur (Dobro and Banjo) and Leo Staples (bass). They formed in the band own words when "when Leni and Joe met at a gig in Dublin and decided to meet again for a jam. The jam was good." That is a lovely story. The music as I would describe it is folk-pop but it is really a fusion of a lot of influences; blues, rock, and I do feel an alt-country influence in there. If you are looking for something to anchor their sound to, it would be for me; Rilo Kiley. Similar to Rilo Kiley, I think they take the best parts of americana, folk and blend them into great foot-tappin' tunes.
It is actually hard to pick out a track for recommended listening. Every track I have heard is great. Considering I mention Rilo Kiley, I might point towards where this comparison came to me. "Strings & Glue" is a real pop record. Cruising along with that brilliant rhythm section, it is one of my favourites. The lovely arrangements, that organ solo in the middle and then coming straight back to the addictive rhythm. This is a song that would sit perfectly as the soundtrack for a montage on some quality indie tv drama.
My other favourite is "Pull Down The Clouds". It is of a more soulful persuasion. A ballad of sorts. It contains again, a brilliant rolling rhythm and is flourished by a great Dobro playing, piano licks and unique backing vocals.
The bands tracks are available to listen to on Soundcloud . I'm not sure if the tumblr or the facebook is the official site but sure visit both! Make sure you check out the Tumblr for a great story involving Norman Cook, Brittany Spears and Mariah Carey.
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