Bern & the Brights
They say love makes you do stupid things, right? I've probably committed the stupidest but at the time they don't seem stupid. You see, I make choices based on how I feel. Because what's in my heart feels right. My love it doesn't judge. My love it doesn't care about what's rational or not. It doesn't question. Because sometimes you just have to go with your gut. My love is music. It makes me feel complete when nothing else will. So then why would I not choose to request off from work to attend a show featuring two cutie pie bands? It made sense to me. I just want to rejoice in good company and good music.
Delta Hotel and Bern & the Brights delighted with their melodious songs, both having different approaches but pleasant all the same. It doesn't matter how many people were at this show or that I went by myself. Why? Because I had the music to keep me together. And this might sound like some cheesy shit but it's true. I like supporting good music and these two bands deserve the attention. Delta Hotel from Brooklyn, NY has a boppy indie pop sound that reminds me of the now defunct Long Island band One True Thing meets pop-punk. Singer Kiri Oliver's vocals are pleasant and pronounced. The band carries along a heavy pop sound due to their metal influenced drummer Jason Orlic. One of the songs that stood out was "A Solitary Life," which begins: If beauty’s in the eye of the beholder, / Then ugliness is in her jealous mind /Why do I look good in mirrors but not in photographs? Truth.
Moving along was Bern & the Brights from Montclair, NJ. They usually play Brooklyn's Spike Hill but switched things up this time. They sounded better than ever with their 4-piece line-up. You can hear everyone clearly and the dancier aspects of the band shined through nicely. You can hear indie, pop, folk, of course rock, and even reggae influences. They played two of my favorite songs off their latest EP Swing Shift Maises, "Sleepless Aristotle" and "Sangria Peaches." They closed with "Starchild," for which they are releasing a 7'' vinyl for on Record Store Day, April 16. I'll always smile when I hear Catherine and Bernadette sing, "I love you more than a fish loves the water." Ugh. Such a cute line. They were charmingly pleasant and just made me feel good. Now if only I had a lovely someone to enjoy this romantic band with... It's nice to get out to these shows. They always made me feel less alone. Music will always be there for me, so I'l always be loyal to it. Now go and listen to these bands my fellow readers.
Delta Hotel: http://deltahotel.bandcamp.com/
Bern & the Brights: http://deltahotel.bandcamp.com/
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