I am really digging this band "The Myriad" that I read about in Relevant. They combine the electric guitars and electronics of Radiohead, the pianos of The Fray, the vocals of Keane (only way better), and some of the rhythmic complexity of Mute Math; basically, they could be one of the best bands in recent memory! And yet, they do not sound like a rip-off or a cheap substitute. Their sound is distinct and unique, at least to my ears. I've only listened to their 5-track EP, appropriately called Prelude to Arrows (Arrows is their full-length release coming out in a few months), thus far, but it's really really good.
I'm really loving the keys with the abstract guitars and ethereal vocals; it's a great sound. They sound so polished, too, it's hard to believe they haven't had a major label release until now. Their melodies are soaring but palatable, the lyrics are abstract but not completely ambiguous, and the production quality is impeccable. I implore you to listen to the infectious "We Will be Disappointed Together" and not walk away singing the repetitive chorus for the next hour. Maria and I have already succumbed...
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Dude! We saw Myriad at the Tabernacle at the David Crowder show back in November. They are crazy-good. The were followed by Phil Wicham, which is was quite the transition, seeing that Wicky-Wicham is a folkly, singer-songwriter tupe. Either way, a stellar show all-around.
Yeah, I had heard they had toured with Crowder, but only after I had been listening to their album. It kind of surprised me to hear that, because they are just so incredibly different than both Crowder and Wickham; I can't imagine people being fans of both (though I guess I am). I would love to see them next time they come through the ATL.
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