Sometimes good things come out of running a telly blog. A couple of Fridays ago, I got the opportunity to go to Bristol and meet a bunch of participants in the BBC’s Upstaged competition.
One of those folks was Elle Williams, the lead singer with Bristol-based indie band HiFlyer. Now, I’m normally discovering new music via my computer, so it was refreshing to meet up with Elle and have a bit of a chat. It wasn’t until I got home that night that I checked out HiFlyer’s music and was totally blown away. So much that I’m recommending them to you, dear reader…
How to describe their music to you? They say that they’re “a sweeter than sweet Coldplay if Chris Martin got the boot and Aimee Mann took on the lead vocal”. That’s slightly more humble than necessary - their sound has a lot in common with the epic guitar-led music of Coldplay, but in some ways surpasses it entirely.
HiFlyer are every bit as intense, but never quite as dismal as Chris Martin’s crew. The sound is less oppressive, and Elle’s vocals have a power and passion that’s truly uplifting. Two of the best tracks to listen to are Freedom Land and Chasing Rainbows.
They actually describe Elle’s vocals as being the focal point of the act, but HiFlyer are a very together band. They’ve got a great chemistry and their music is just awesome.
Here’s the video for Chasing Rainbows, which they released back in the autumn. HiFlyer are one of my favourite bands of the moment. If you like them, help spread the word…
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I recommend a singer called Dolores, on myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/foxyladydee
cool voice and covers and original songs.
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