WHO

Bowerbirds consisting of Phil Moore (vocals, guitar, hi-hat/tambourine), Beth Tacular (accordion, bass drum, vocals), and Mark Paulson (drums, violin) from North Carolina.

SOUNDS LIKE

Blind Pilot, the Dodos, Bon Iver…



REVIEW

The Bowerbirds are without a doubt my favourite band in this genre. Both albums (Hymns for a Dark Horse – 2007, and Upper Air – 2009) are on constant repeat in my playlist. Their relaxing melodies, an folky drum beats in the backgrounds always manage to calm you down. Perfect studying music for a student, in fact it is one of the only things I listen to around exam time. Phil Moore has a beautiful voice, and Beth Tacular is equally impressive with the backup vocals that tie it all together. Their sound never gets old, and is appealing to so many different audiences. I can’t wait to see what is in store for us in the future with this band, considering that Upper Air is at number two in my favourite albums of all time!

SONGS

First, my favourite song, “Northern Lights” of “Upper Air”. It’s self explanatory really, just listen and I promise you’ll fall in love

http://www.filefreak.com/files/106441_8y7lk/06%20Northern%20Lights.mp3

And next, my favourite off the first album “Hymns for a Dark Horse”, entitled “Bur Oak”, The back up vocals are really amazing in this one.

http://www.filefreak.com/files/106440_imt17/PCBQ.mp3

