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New Music Critique: Barricane

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Barricane 
Contact: [email protected]

Web: barricane.bandcamp.com

Seeking: Label, Booking
Style: Indie Folk

From Oxford, U.K, Barricane is Rosy & Emily, and their vocal blend is altogether ear pleasing. They must agree, because we never hear a solo vocal, only duets and its pleasing blend. The dreamy, atmospheric “Saltwater” got our attention immediately with its beautiful duet, sweet harmonics. Its relaxed and soothing vibe suddenly gives way to a burst of rockin’ energy, spearheaded by electro-static piano and some scorching guitar work. “Canopy,” too, has great harmonics as well as dark tones, but the song is a bit monotonous to completely win us. The uptempo “Breathe In” has a similar profile, complete with fast drums, sudden shifts and vocalizing dynamics. It could use more variation, we feel. Keep working, ladies.