Weaves

Weaves kind of feel like they shouldn't work, given the juxtaposition of the band's musical style with the singer Jasmyn Burke's vocal style, but it DOES work - and how! I first heard of them due to their fantastic cover of a One Direction song, of all things, being played on CBC Radio 3. I didn't even know it was a cover - it was just a rockin', distortion-heavy jam that made me want to find out about who they were. This, their debut full-length album, is full of hooks that will get stuck in your head, and Morgan Waters' guitar work is awesome. They remind me somewhat of Tune-Yards; I'd love to hear the results of Merrill Garbus producing Weaves. Album of summer '16!

Glad to have this on vinyl. An amazing and unique Canadian music group.

Phrenetic energy, amazing guitar work. This is a sonic experience that deserves many listens. Come for the interesting vocal stylings and lyrics of Jasmyn Burke, stay for the brilliant backing sound - especially the phenomenal guitar work (think young Nels Cline). I'm coo coo for this album.

Wonderful WeavesbyRob JonesWeaves are really very good-and, you need to know more but always keep in your mind that to avoid these new kids on the alt. rock block would be a grave mistake. Jasmyn Burke leads the four-piece and one is automatically transported to the terrain occupied by Karen O and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. If you are a fan of those American aural ambassadors then a sonic sojourn up to Canada is advisable because a trip to Toronto offers a welcome to the world of Weaves. Their fellow countrymen Metric also spring to mind when one takes a ride through the rhythms of the wonderful Weaves.The band have an adventurous approach to pop music and this quartet leave no idea unexplored. Their first long player is bursting with hooks and a range of speeds. However, it's the sound of a band propelled forward by their multi-faceted outlook and that means more joy for them and also their audience.Weaves can be both moody and playful-and, they could conform to one style but there is too much fun to be had formulating sonic structures. A never stay in the same place mentality means that Weaves never visit the regions of redundancy. Here is a band that you cannot imagine residing in one field and alt. rock is an area where there are no set rules. If it is commercial a band can thrive but if it is not we can still enjoy ourselves. Weaves have the ability to ne both a commercial and critical success. This record is full of enthusiasm and energy and we can all do with doses of those factors in the sometimes mundane nature of life. Weaves cannot be pinned down and their free spirit is a revelation.Weaves are with Dilly Dally at The Globe, Cardiff on Tuesday, September 20, 8pm. Go ahead and have a good time because Weaves are in town! This up and coming outfit may be huge upon their next arrival so now is the opportunity to catch this crazy crew when the tickets are reasonably priced! However, first of all taste the tunes of a diligent debut.