Bw’s Blog

I was just recently introduced to a band from Milton, Ontario, called The Most Serene Republic. This band is signed to Arts & Crafts, a record label which brought us Stars, Broken Social Scene, and many other great artists. They certainly haven’t let us down this time.

The band is similar in style to the other bands on the label - which is to be expected - but they’re the most interesting I’ve heard yet. The Most Serene Republic uses odd time signatures, fast tempos, and eclectic sounds to bring us their unique music.

I haven’t gotten a hold of their 2007 album, Population, but they have a few songs up on their myspace page which gives me a good idea of what it’s like. These songs have a strong emotional value that’s immediately apparent, and the use of many different instruments gives the music an orchestral sound that’s nothing short of epic.

The drum playing on this album is fantastic. The rhythms are highly creative, and the drummer obviously knows what he’s doing. This band is a refreshing addition to indie music. I can’t wait to hear the full album, and according to their website, they’re working on a new album right now.  Go to their myspace to see what I mean!

Sincerely,

BW.