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Spiritual Song from Cats of Transnistria

August 10, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Sometimes I stumble upon incredible songs, wondering to myself how on Earth I wouldn’t post it…this is what happened with this brand new Cats of Transnistria single the band released today. The song consists mostly of lightly picked guitar notes, touched every so carefully so as to allow the strings to ring on for a bit as new notes are picked; it creates a quieted wall of sound that allows for the airy vocal entrance Henna. Her voice spectacularly floats in, floats out, fades away and is occasionally obscured by these brief bursts of discordant guitar. It’s one of those songs you can’t pull yourself away from, so that’s a perfect way to start off your week. This is their first new material since their Away EP, which you can grab from Soliti Records…just until we wait more great music from the duo.

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More Expansive Pop from Cats of Transnistria

January 8, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s difficult to capture the attention of modern listeners, especially with shorter attention spans and what not. That being said, I beg you to really spend some time with the latest from Cats of Transnistria. The song below changes landscapes from within the song, moving through gentle stages towards into more discordant moments, and then a return. Their Away EP has been nothing if not captivating, allowing me to really sink into my listening experience as I indulge in this version of constructionist pop music; the EP is out next week from Soliti. You can also check out the accompanying VIDEO.

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Introducing Cats of Transnistria

November 25, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

You know my adoration for our Finnish friends over at Soliti Music; that’s going to continue as they’ve just signed an incredibly interesting new act, Cats of Transnistria. The group is essentially a duo, crafting this really ornate soundscape music, weaving vocals in and out, and creating this aesthetic that’s extremely hard to ignore. This video the band created to accompany their single captures that approach, as it’s merely just a bit more than a gentle breeze that whispers through the flowers and the video’s protagonist; it fits in perfectly with the vocals. Look for their EP in January.

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