SINK OR SWIM: Canada-based rock quartet, the Sound Technicians. (Courtesy of the Sound Technicians)
Their music is a mix of punk minimalism with the heavily melodic chord structures of surf rock. In the case of “Looking at You,” the band is reminiscent of The Pixies, without the harsh abrasive edge. Comparisons deliver the same off beat style, but not the dark, depressive subject matter that the The Pixies’ were best known for. “Looking At You” is more about flirting, and the bar scene. The song is catchy pop anthem, perfect for a sing along.
“The Sun” is an energetic ode to the potential dangers in letting success go to one’s head, with the metaphor that if you look to closely or remain unprotected, you will get burned. There is a definite jump in parts of the song, where the lead singer uses his vocal prowess to speak about these potential dangers. The song is not directly similar to The Cars’ “Let’s Go,” but lends an apparent similarity with breaks in the bridge and other leads that reactivate the old new wave vibe of the late 1970s.
All thumbs up for this zany Ottawa based band that play Los Angeles at The Whiskey A Go Go as they are nominated at the 2009 LA Music Awards for Best International Showcase of The Year. The band is well on their way as they offer a wonderfully energetic, fresh, open performance ready to entertain.
“Reset,” the current single release is grabbing much attention and can be found at www.soundorbit.com/thesoundtechnicians
Alisa Carraro is a Canada-based life coach, speaker, and founder of SoundOrbit.com, an independent multi-media music platform for independent artists.
