Scott Solter – Canonic
Technically its Scott Solter, but the music is Pattern Is Movement’s. Well, alright, let’s back up. Pattern is Movement (PIM) are an oddity, playing complex experimental tunes that lace stable hip-hop beats. PIM recorded their latest album, Stowaway, in 2005 with a man named Scott Solter. Solter must have either really loved or really hated with PIM did in that recording, because no sooner had they finished than Solter had run off with the album to rework into his own. Literally taking the razor (all of Solter’s work was done with analog equipment) to PIM’s work, Solter created a work of his own
Exit Clov – Respond Respond
Exit Clov have certainly caught my attention. They are from Washington D.C and they are a big bunch. They are made up of Aaron (guitar); Brett (bass); Emily (vocals, keys, violin); John (drums); Susan (vocals, guitar, violin, keys). They have a song called “Communist BBQ” what else do we need.
“DIY” is a big anthem in the making. The song deals with people inside the music community. “Violent Berries” at first when I saw the title, I pictured a blueberry and a raspberry fighting each other. But there is a song here to discuss and its actually a gorgeous song, the violin playing is what makes it such a swoon epic. Now, the song we have all been waiting for “Communist BBQ.” Just imagine all the communist leader around a grill eating hot dogs and wearing swim suits. The mental image is priceless alone. The tune is very politically charged and features lyrics such as these “50 years have brought us to this commie bbq? So quit yer stalin, you know the time is mao” very clever these folks.
Exit Clov are ones to watch. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty and talk about taboo topics but they still know how to entertain with a catchy hook and some sweet melodies.
By John Siwicki