Californian-born sextet Fol Chen have combined a quirky strain of electro- art –pop which is so deliciously off quilter it’s hard not to be impressed by it.
They were first brought to my attention via their single ‘In Ruins’ whose intro bears brashness akin to Sleigh Bells’ ‘Tell’Em’ but quickly softens up with some Arabian Nights-like extracts to reveal a Of Montreal set up.
Elsewhere dulled percussion and low -impact vocals ground the tracks whilst gentle tinkering from the resident Xylophone proves the band aren’t taking themselves too seriously.
Fol Chen will offer your ears some rare and welcome confusion so prepare for an auditory curve ball and take a listen.
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Post by the referencing Ruby
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TRACKS:
Fol Chen – In Ruins
