The Artist Series with Amber Webber and Josh Wells from Lightning Dust. The Vancouver duo shares a playlist of side projects born from Canadian indie bands, as well as music from their roommates past and present.
Posted on 31 December 2009 by Brian
The Artist Series with Amber Webber and Josh Wells from Lightning Dust. The Vancouver duo shares a playlist of side projects born from Canadian indie bands, as well as music from their roommates past and present.
Posted on 03 July 2009 by Brian
| Jaded Hipster Choir |
Lightning Dust – I Knew | ![]() ![]() |
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The complex layers that build over the unpretentious guitar riff, and the bubbling drums all add to the pure fun and love that the singing expresses. Just like a new relationship, tension is expertly built, with quick releases from the drums roaring in, only to disappear like apparitions of the mind. The slow and vibrato-filled synths skilfully contrast with the building excitement, only to end with a quick release, and the fading note into the abyss. Lightning Dust knows what the listener wants to hear, and they tease us cleverly. |
Posted on 03 July 2009 by Brian
| Paul – Mojave |
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I really dig the juxtaposition of electronic & natural instruments. The vocals remind me of Tegan & Sara, which is a good thing, they fit well with the instrumentation and sort of float above it the whole song. There’s a lot going on, but in a thought out and building way, throughout the song. Catchy, Dancy, and Contagious. |
Posted on 03 July 2009 by Brian
| Laura Smith | Lightning Dust – I Knew | |
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I have never listened to Lightning Dust before, but they had me from the first listen of “I knew.” I love how it starts off a little country/rock and as soon as the synths kick in it’s rock ‘n roll, (I have a soft spot for synths.) As soon as it gets to the chorus they grab you with a catchy chorus of “I knew’s”. The lyrics are lighthearted, intimate, and memorable. Just the kind of tune for driving on a hot summers day, or rocking out in your living room. |