I forget which blog or site I was reading a few days ago but I stumbled upon this new band. Well, not exactly new because they've been around since the '90s but new to me. Anyway, they're called Blonde Redhead and they were discovered by Sonic Youth, who produced their first album. The album I just discovered is their latest effort, titled 23, which was released this past April. They're categorized as indie/alternative rock and the band is comprised of a female Japanese frontwoman and two Italian brothers (who I think are identical twins), one of whom happens to be the singer's husband.
Logistics aside, I really like the album. It has a dark/gothic/eerie feel, which is highlighted by the singer's high, ethereal voice against the background instrumentals and riffs. 23 was produced by Alan Moulder, who also produced Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness for The Smashing Pumpkins; a few of Moby's albums; and the two The Killers albums, if that is any indication of their sound.
(Yeah, the album cover is kinda creepy...)
Here are my two favorite songs from 23:
Blonde Redhead - 23
Blonde Redhead - Silently
(Btw, it's just a coincidence that all the bands I have posted about thus far have female singers. Honest.)
