Orchidelia - Sundial EP

 

It is always surprising that as we've grown considerably the UK hasn't necessarily followed us. We are far bigger in the States, Canada, Europe and Australia, Maybe its due to the high quota of Power Pop, Guitar Pop and Pop Rock that we cover and the lack of strength they have in the UK. We are still very Anglophile despite all that's going on here and revel uncovering Brit acts.

The new Orchidelia EP is a great listen. The five piece from Sheffield are known for Power Pop. but there is more to that here. Miles Ridge's Piano edges them towards Pop Rock or even Brit Pop. They certainly have that wit and lyrical depth that Brit bands are noted for.

Songs are often delivered at pace, a little Housemartins perhaps, but the melody and singalong joy they bring cannot be ignored. The opener, Cradle To The Grave, underlines this and sounds slightly New Wave,  with Marcus Swift's vocal slightly similar to Spygenius's Peter Watts.

The Closer, Serious Word With The Ceiling shows off the Brit Pop comparison, anthemic and even a little Squeeze. It is a cracking listen. Talking of Spygenius, Quarter To Three is right in their territory, a little Psych Pop, a little 60s UK Beat and touches of 70s Glam Rock.

It's Alright is jaunty, again sounding a little Tilbrook, but with an instrumental that isn't a million miles away from Madness.  Forget Me Not has an ace Harrison like Guitar Intro, slower than what else is around, sounding a little more American. All 5 songs here are winners, a corking listen.

You can listen to and buy the EP here.

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