Testing the boundaries of noise pop and atmospheric rock, the English duo Slow Club brings the sound that has been growing legions of fans in their native land and seeks to spread the word here in the States now as well. Starting out in 2006 in Sheffield by the duo of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor, the band saw it’s first bit of exposure in 2009 when they released their debut, “Yeah So”, which garnered the attention of television here in the States.
Beyond numerous commercials, the group’s music has been a favorite of American television- ending up on shows like “Chuck” and “Gossip Girl”. The good fortune spread from the first album lead into the band’s sophomore album, “Paradise”, released back in September. The mission started on “Yeah So” seamlessly continues on their “Paradise”, where the group wows on tracks like “Two Cousins” and “If We Were Still Alive”. It’s easy to see the intense, yet mellow vibes the group brings forth on this album.
After a few small tours on this side of the Atlantic, Slow Club takes another chance as they have dates through March 12th in San Diego. But well before that, the band hits Pontiac as they take over the Pike Room for an evening of mood-pop and checking out how “Paradise” sounds as fully textered as it does on the album.
Slow Club plays at the Pike Room at the Crofoot Ballroom on Tuesday, February 21st. Tickets are $8 and are available at www.ticketweb.com. Additional band info and tour dates can be found at www.slowclubband.com.
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