The name Valley of the Crow gives the impression that maybe you’re in for some kind of dark folk or Americana. But it’s a trio of artists from the realm of electronic music in the UK comprised of vocalist Charlotte Little, DJ Ben Potter and producer Adam Williams. The group’s single “Smile” and its attendant music video is a lush and upbeat number that looks like something one might have seen on children’s television in the late 70s or early 80s. That aesthetic matches the music to some degree as its phased arpeggios and smooth, ethereal vocals are reminiscent of the way Broadcast, Boards of Canada and Black Moth Super Rainbow tap into earlier musical ideas and aesthetics to rearrange and recontextualize to create transporting music in a unique style that seems unmoored from prevailing trends of the day. The effervescent quality of the melody and the tonal accents suggests a carefree yet reflective tone on a day of rest when you can look back on some good times recently had that you are looking forward to again soon. Watch the video and listen to the song on YouTube and follow Valley of the Crow at the links below.
valleyofthecrow.co.uk
soundcloud.com/valleyofthecrowband
twitter.com/votc_band
instagram.com/valleyofthecrow
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