This group deserves a listen. Wave Machines are out of the UK and could probably be mistaken for a grittier MGMT but I like to think that they didn’t do that on purpose. The track ‘Keep the Lights On’ was a crutch for me in Norway. I found myself singing along to it almost everyday. I think if you listen, you’ll realize why. The group has a slew of dates in Europe in the coming months and released a new 7″ single “I Go I Go I Go” that has me thinking Kyle Minogue meets James Murphy’s percussion with falsetto voice.
The track ‘Keep the Lights On’ is still on top in my book, though. The bass line is real good. Plucky synths, reverbed deep strings, and loose percussion all make me happy.
Wave Machines - Keep The Lights On
Wave Machines - I Go I Go I Go
You can download ‘Keep the Lights On’ for free @ WaveMachines.co.uk
Find them on Myspace @ myspace.com/mywavemachine
Their debut album is out currently on Neapolitan Music in the Uk and received a favorable review from NME.
