Glow Marrow

These guys hail from LA (woot!) and they are really darn good.  Their name might have "Glow" in it, but don't let that bias you into thinking they are just some more lo-fi/fuzzy Washed Out wannnabes.  They really do have a unique, fun, interesting sound.  They key is that they blend their deep electronic layerings with excellent vocals in a way so that you never feel like the vocals were just an after thought, mumbled to complete a track; they actually perfectly come in and take center stage when they should, and then fade into the background to let the synths do the work, and on some songs the guitars as well ("Build the Floor" is a great example of the vocal balance).  "Lights and Other Types" is the standout in my opinion, building up from some echo-y reverbed vocals and beat into an almost anthemic chorus.

The EP is long for four songs, clocking in at 25 minutes, but it moves at a brisk pace and the dense songs leave you always finding something new to pick out.  There is a certain laid-back exuberance to it all if that makes any sense - poppy enough to feel really happy but not cheesy or ever in your face about it.  They sound like guys you'd want to hang out with, if you can tell that from a song.  It sounds real, which is what ends up separating them from the pack, if you will.  They don't keep it all one sound though, mixing in some great acoustic guitar in "The Last Century."  I really did enjoy all four of these songs - check 'em out below or head over to their site to download them in various qualities.  

I look forward to hearing more from them!

mp3: Build the Floor

mp3: The Last Century

mp3: Lights and Other Types

mp3: Broadheart

Let's all hope they can make it - so share them with your friends, like 'em on facebook, etc.

-- I