Masters of the Radio are
a British Electronic Group fronted by singer-songwriter and producer Anthony Paul Stevens and featuring Phil Carr. With a repetitive, ‘80s vibe,
and taking influences from artists such as David
Bowie, Goldfrapp, The Human League, ABBA and Depeche Mode the band claim to create great music with a classic
feel.
 |
| 'The Pleasure Age' EP |
Although heavily electronic, ‘Easy Now’ also illustrates a soft, subtle
sound. However, if you’re looking for something hard-hitting or emotionally
heavy, Masters of the Radio are
certainly not for you. But with a harmless Spandau
Ballet sound and curious use of trance sound effects and musical techniques,
‘Close To You’ is very moderate,
which also makes it appear ineffective at times.
All of Masters
of the Radio’s work is written and produced by Antony Paul Stevens, ‘The Pleasure Age’ showcases what the band are
all about. Although the first two tracks could be interpreted as limp, the upbeat
and gleeful ‘The Last Feeling’ is Masters of the Radio’s best portrayal
of what they can really do; good songwriting, raw, Indie-style vocals and sturdy ‘80s back beats and sound effects.
Although heavily induced by other bands, artists and their qualities, the band
still manage to illustrate their own flair.
‘Caribbean
Love Rise’, interestingly enough, makes use of steel-pan sounds and Caribbean
charms in an utterly electronic form.
Retaining the same repetitive arrangement and edgy vocals, which
ironically seem innate to the vocalist, in a very effortless, yet passionate
way.
Despite being exceptionally induced by
several aspects, Masters of the Radio have a very rare attribute; they are unusual
but likeable, and even somewhat unique. With more of a shapely sound and
experimentation into their skill; Masters
of the Radio have a great, retro driven future ahead of them!
2/5
No comments:
Post a Comment