Electronic-indie duo IYES have amassed almost 100,000
soundcloud plays, performed at the Great Escape Festival this year, and caused an
animated buzz across multiple music blogs with their invigorating, ethereal
melodies. Strongly likened to Purity Ring
and The XX, minus their melancholy
tone, IYES have produced three beautiful demos that capture real human emotions
and are filled to the brim with hope.
‘Lighthouse’ opens with delicate warbles alongside Melis’s softly spoken words, “My love is deep, as deep as the ocean”, which eases the listener in comfortably, as an XX-style guitar begins to play and mesmerising electronic synthesisers start to pulsate. The synthesisers develop, expand and become layered as Josh’s strong, assertive voice draws the listener further into the song, and creates an electric ambience that any established artist would be envious of, as the duality of the vocalists takes the song to a new peak.
Their second demo, ‘Glow’, envelops the listener in a shroud of bright, heartening sound which gently creates an aesthetic atmosphere that really does make you glow. Upbeat bass in cohesion with layered electronic synthesisers, xylophone licks and an expertly played guitar reflects the warm feeling of love, hand-in-hand with the lyrics; “Held your flame on the beach, it made me glow”. Decadent cymbals pour into the song as the energetic, emotional chorus explodes and the bass quickens; the dynamic pace that is present displays the duo’s diversity as musicians, which contrasts completely to the slower pace that is apparent in Lighthouse.
‘Daddy’ carries on where ‘Glow’ leaves off with electronic wails that echo into infinity, while Josh’s vocals reach out to us, pleasantly arousing our senses in unification with a subtle bass and a lightly played guitar.
IYES display their massive potential across the three demos in a gracious demeanour that showcases their talent and excellent craftsmanship with music; they are a delightful duo that Brighton should definitely be proud of.
Check out IYES's demo 'Glow' and also check out their soundcloud; post a comment below, do IYES get your seal of approval?
‘Lighthouse’ opens with delicate warbles alongside Melis’s softly spoken words, “My love is deep, as deep as the ocean”, which eases the listener in comfortably, as an XX-style guitar begins to play and mesmerising electronic synthesisers start to pulsate. The synthesisers develop, expand and become layered as Josh’s strong, assertive voice draws the listener further into the song, and creates an electric ambience that any established artist would be envious of, as the duality of the vocalists takes the song to a new peak.
Their second demo, ‘Glow’, envelops the listener in a shroud of bright, heartening sound which gently creates an aesthetic atmosphere that really does make you glow. Upbeat bass in cohesion with layered electronic synthesisers, xylophone licks and an expertly played guitar reflects the warm feeling of love, hand-in-hand with the lyrics; “Held your flame on the beach, it made me glow”. Decadent cymbals pour into the song as the energetic, emotional chorus explodes and the bass quickens; the dynamic pace that is present displays the duo’s diversity as musicians, which contrasts completely to the slower pace that is apparent in Lighthouse.
‘Daddy’ carries on where ‘Glow’ leaves off with electronic wails that echo into infinity, while Josh’s vocals reach out to us, pleasantly arousing our senses in unification with a subtle bass and a lightly played guitar.
IYES display their massive potential across the three demos in a gracious demeanour that showcases their talent and excellent craftsmanship with music; they are a delightful duo that Brighton should definitely be proud of.
Check out IYES's demo 'Glow' and also check out their soundcloud; post a comment below, do IYES get your seal of approval?
https://soundcloud.com/weareiyes
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