I’ve recently come to the realization that I’ve been wrong about my “favorite” band. Now, let me preface this with the fact that I think that whole concept is fluid, and at certain times and in certain circumstances different bands and music speaks to you at a deeper level.
For a long time now, I’ve been under the impression that my favorite all-time group/band has been The Lumineers. I simply adore their sound, love just about everything they put out, but there are some songs that I’m kind of “meh” about and skip over. But I do love how their entire albums tell a story, especially with their latest.
However, this morning, I realized that there is a band that exists and I am never, ever moved to skip a song. As the kids say, every song “slaps”.
Ladies and gentlemen, stop what you’re doing, and listen to Sylvan Esso. Or better yet, keep doing what you’re doing, just have Sylvan Esso energizing you while you do it!
I’ve mentioned them in a recent blog post but they absolutely deserve some spotlight and proper reverence.
I first stumbled upon Sylvan Esso listening to Alt Nation of Sirius Radio when they released their single “Coffee”. I just instantly recognized that it didn’t sound like anything else that I had heard before. There is so much energy, so much unique to me about their sound, it just really resonated with me.
Seeing them live is amazing. The lead singer, Amelia Meath, is so open, expressive, and unapologetically herself, you cannot help but hang on her every word and movement. She is an incredible entertainer. I’ve been lucky enough to see them at small venues (Higher Ground), medium venues (Shelburne Farms), and huge venues (Boston Calling). At each and every level, their energy and show was incredible.
Do yourself the favor of taking ~20 min an check them out in a subdued but still awesome Tiny Desk concert.
And, if you aren’t convinced, friggin Erin McGill loves them, and there is zero doubt that she is one of the most incredible human beings on the planet. She pulled Nicolette and I up to the front of a Sylvan Esso show and standing next to the speakers feeling the bass in my chest, was the closest thing I’ve had to a religious experience at a live show. 🙂
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