Chelsea TK – Terra Attero (Independent)
Chelsea TK’s MySpace page makes for interesting reading. Chelsea and her band (the Tzigane Society) declare their influences to be most of the major deities, the spirit of nature and the streets of San Francisco. Musically they’re just as tricky to pin down. Florence and the Machine are a lazy reference (that wont stop me), but they’re a lot more interesting. Chelsea’s vocal is infinitely easier on the ear and the band grab inspiration from world music styles, jazz, 60’s beat, new age and indie pop. It’s a successful attempt to bring something new to the table, and when they hit their stride, they’re pretty special. “Your Voodoo” revives memories of Siouxsie’s drum ‘n’ vocal Creatures records. “Humor” is electronic and beat-centric, but without resorting to dance clichés – instead think Ladyhawke but earthier. “Twenty-Six” brings it altogether - guitars, horns, world rhythms and a killer vocal. They deserve to be discovered without delay, nurtured and this time next year, star on half a dozen summer festival stages.
www.myspace.com/chelseatktk

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