New Music Critique: The River Curls Around The Town

Production7
Lyrics8
Music8
Vocals8
Musicianship8
7.8

There's an avant-cool Nick Cave/Leonard Cohen vibe coming from this low-key Belgian duo of Bart Bekker and Jan Van-winckel. "Busy As We Are" and "Winter Hit Me Hard" both emit a lonesome, intensely introspective glow, with slightly accented lead vocals, breathy and deep, delivering the perfect attitude while the music subtlely swells with energy. We especially admire how the song's guitars build so beautifully. We advise them to smooth out "Busy..."'s vocal mix. Finally, "YODO" (You Only Die Once), though it proves to be no less haunting and atmospheric, has a weird but cool concept and is the most energetic tune. From one song to the next, this duo's style and vision drips from every note.

Contact: [email protected]
Web: therivercurlsaroundthetown.com
Seeking: Listeners
Style: Alternative/Singer-Songwriter