posted by Patrick on June 8, 2010
Lauren & Tokyo say they’ve been described as either “soul/pop/folk/rock” or “indie pop,” but they’re probably all or none of the above. In the band’s earlier cuts, you can hear sparse arrangements that fit the “folk” label, and there’s definitely some pop in everything they do. But the two tracks below demonstrate some quantum leap into a more elaborate, layered and interesting sound. Both also do more than just entertain; they spin out stories of life and love and pain, all embodied in a pair of impressive voices. Lighthouse is more upbeat, while The Ladder & The Key is a full-throated revival, minus the church choir. Each improves with every listen.
Hiding out in Ontario, Canada, it’s no surprise that Lauren & Tokyo haven’t found the spotlight. But they deserve a wider audience to watch their evolution play out.
Lauren & Tokyo – Lighthouse (Downloaded 819 times)
Lauren & Tokyo – The Ladder & The Key (Downloaded 469 times)
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» Meaningless labels: Acoustic • Amazing Voice • Catchy • Clever Lyrics • Female vocal • Male vocal • Poppy • Upbeat
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