The Wave
Pictures are a British threesome packing a rather vintage
sound in all their makings. Their recordings are pleasantly
fuzzy - a vacuous sound with vocals that sound like they’re
coming from the receiving end of a Dixie Cup telephone.
There’s a string of melancholy to their songs, a rundown
feel that’s in no doubt attributable to the notion that all
of this is being sung by some poor sap. This vocal handiwork
by their lead, David Tattersall, is a defining factor of the
trio, and his wry, anguished crooning works alongside a
comparatively more upbeat set of tune built on intricately
picked guitar work and simple, throwback drumbeats.
It’s moody surf music, pick-me-up punk, underdog antheming -
call it what you will. It’s incredibly skillful and
well-done music, and it’s all the less surprising when you
consider that they’ve been around since the latter part of
the '90s. The Wave Pictures have built up a prolific pop
discography in all their years together, and their latest
offering, Long Black Cars, was released just last
month. The band are currently on the US leg of their tour
with British pop darlings, Allo’ Darlin. Whether or not
you’ve got a British sensibility, be sure to catch what’s
sure to be a great night of music if they run near you.
:The
Wave Pictures - Long Black Cars:
:The
Wave Pictures - Seagulls:
:The
Wave Pictures - Leave The Scene Behind:
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