Over the weekend, Philadelphia’s Ravens and Vultures celebrated the release of their new (and debut) EP, Keep Your Kill (which sports a fierce looking penguin as its cover art) at Johnny Brenda’s supported by locals Ape School and NYC faves Dragons of Zynth. The EPs four tracks combine elements from shoegaze and dream-pop to rāga to dance-punk to electronica to straight up indie pop. Just listen to the EPs title track “Keep Your Kill” and you’ll hear a unique mix of these influences - melodic and soaring guitar lines blend with laptop generated beats while rāga melodies are layered over a Gang of Four/Rapture bassline and cowbell. I’ve had the track on repeat since first listening to it - highly recommended.
The trio consisting of former DJs (and identical twins) Chetana and Darshana Borah and Andrew Ryan (ada Illoin) will be digitally releasing the EP tomorrow (January 15th) along with a “special” bit-torrent edition that is already available online. The band has set up a donation page for those choosing to download the four tracks via torrent.
Check out the mesmerizing and ethereal “Willow Tree” set to be included on the band’s debut long-player, Last Love slated for release later this year. Head over to MySpace for further listening and Philebrity has “Keep Your Kill” streaming on their site. Order the EP directly from the band and within 24 hours you’ll receive a download link.
[MP3]: Ravens and Vultures ”Willow Tree”
Last Love, TBA; TBA