I’d be feigning objectivity if I didn’t just say this outright: You Are Plural might be the band I’m most excited about right now. They’ve released a total of one recorded demo song, and when I heard it a month or two ago, I knew they were on to something phenomenal. The piece (because it really is more of a “piece” than a song) is tentatively titled “Broken Arrow,” and I would venture to say that it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before. The cheeky tag on their Facebook page used to cite the band as the love-child of Chopin and Enya, an obscure construct that, though initially a little off-putting for even the most open-minded indie rock enthusiast, is right on in the best of ways. Who am I kidding, though, just listen:
Convinced? If their live set is anywhere near as exciting as their debut EP is shaping up to be, you won’t be disappointed. In case you didn’t guess, You Are Plural is a duo — Ephriam Nagler mans the Wurlitzer electric organ, with Jen Grady (who also plays bass for Two Gallants frontman Adam Stephens) on the cello. Can’t get enough of the intricately entwined vocals and soaring melodies? Do what I do, and listen to “Broken Arrow” over, and over, and over. Most of all, though, show up this Saturday, October 2nd — 12:30pm at 1701 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley. They won’t be playing another show around here until probably next year, and you don’t want to have to spend the next 3 months wringing your hands in regret, do you?
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