The Belle Game, a dark pop group from Vancouver, recently released their debut album,
Ritual Tradition Habit. An emotionally cerebral experience, this album delivers gut-wrenching harmonies and spirit-lifting percussion.
Lead singer Andrea Lo belts out hauntingly forceful vocal melodies that tear open the belly and make it bleed with sentiment. Echoing and glittery guitar licks rub themselves into the heart of the music, while cymbals and hi-hats seem to soften the blow of the head-hung-low lyrics. River gives all of us the chance to pick up our sorrows, put on our dancing shoes, and turn our weary woes into a transformative experience.
It's refreshing to find a band with a female vocalist that delivers a fresh point of view and a new sound. The Belle Game does this well, altering the confines of modern music while relating effortlessly with their audience. Groups like this don't come along often, so be sure to check them out ASAP.