Shock of the New: bLUESbLOOD

Oobah Butler checks in with this dream pop duo

Filed in at 10.56am on 02 October 12

Shock of the New: bLUESbLOOD YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD OF:
Brighton-based, ambient, psychedelic, dream-doom pop duo bLUESbLOOD.

IN A NUTSHELL THEY’RE A BIT LIKE:
A melancholic euphoria with a John Cale-esque vocal and flair for innovative and lyricism.

FROM WHAT WE CAN TELL:
After the debut single ‘Carolina’ was well-received in the blogosphere, their next release will have the hawks’ eyes attention.

IT’S ONLY THE FIRST DATE, BUT WE’RE THINKING:
A debut EP that’s as un-swayed by modern music as the debut, whilst still boasting intelligent and artistic songwriting will be something to savour.

INTRIGUED, HERE’S THE SINGLE:

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