Loch Lomond stuns. Effortlessly combining symphonic chamber pop with the most raw, visceral and expert melodic acrobatics, the co-ed sextet employs the distinct use of harmonic vocals, mandolin, theremin, bass clarinet, and all manner of exclamatory percussion minutia to foil the even more distinct and arresting voice of lead singer/multi-instrumentalist Ritchie Young. Luring the listener with the unique range and power of his voice, Young is able to switch from high-pitched fragility to alto thunder in the turn of a phrase, yet he knows the power of restraint intuitively, saving vocal tornadoes for emotional apexes buoyed by string swells and moving arrangements.
Few bands, especially of Loch Lomond’s unique ilk, come from as disparate of backgrounds or intents: some members are teachers; some are computer programmers, some are visual artists and small business owners, and almost all are former high school band nerds, although one would never know it given the band’s tapestry-tight weave of mesmerizing grandeur.
Recently having returned from a triumphant US tour as main support for The Decemberists (“Singer Ritchie Young’s earnest demeanor belies his enormous voice, and the band’s varying instruments flesh out his songs perfectly.”—EAR FARM; “Loch Lomond deserve all the accolades they are getting.”—BrooklynVegan) and with an expertly creepy new video for new single “Blue Lead Fences” in hand, Loch Lomond is poised more now than ever to convert; to overwhelm, to stun.
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hay u guys should recourd your song that has the stick clicks in it its one of my favorites scott that was geniouse to but in the pecusion part u guys are amazing
If you could, please spare a moment to enjoy the newest work from Oakland-based musician Dave Smallen. His new album titled 'Everything Changes and Nothing Changes' will be available everywhere on December 1st.
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heard y'all's "Elephants and Little Girls" on a compilation recently, it was really good so i came to check y'all out. i like what i hear. thanks for the add!
hey great job last night at the show in pendleton. i was blown away when i listened to your stuff online and live i was just as much blown away. you don't find that anymore. thanks for coming to our dinking little town that 1200 ft above sea level haha. i hope to see you guys again.
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