I found this band because they submitted their information on our Contact page. Lucky for us (and you), these guys are making some awesome tracks available for FREE on their website. The Fast Escape is a well-thought out album. From the lo-fi croon of
, to the texture-laden build of
, it just all works.
It’s rare that you find a full album these days that don’t have at least 1 or 2 tracks tossed in as afterthoughts. Source Victoria’s arrangements reflect a level of compositional maturity that is tough to find these days. Tasteful, in-context solos, laid-back percussion, and using the guitar to build texture versus being the centerpoint of every song makes for an easy listen.
From the Source Victoria MySpace:
Source Victoria, known for its impactful live performances, are favorites among musicians in and around the city, including the likes of Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, who assisted the band to early accolades and attention with a remix of the song “opportunistic.” Now, working with Grammy-award-winning engineer, Chris Testa, (Dixie Chicks, Jimmy Eat World, Switchfoot) who is mixing source victoria’s new record, the band is poised to move to the next level. Singable pop stuctures and melodies married with thoughtful and evocative lyrics (think coldplay, elbow and wilco mixed with low, elliott smith, and talk talk), source victoria makes what has been described by many as “epic pop.”
If you like what you’ve read so far, check out Source Victoria’s website, and click on the “take the fast escape” link to download The Fast Escape for FREE. You’ll thank me later!
