Heard this song yesterday on Deadspin, of all places, and it really hit me right. I had never heard of Wintersleep before, but I like the vibe they have going on "Weighty Ghost" - kind of a collective choral thing with some off-rhythm hits and a gradual build over the course of the song. It's the perfect song to start off a great week.
Turns out Wintersleep is pretty legit - they won the Juno prize last year for New Canadian Group of the Year, which is a cooler honor than it sounds like it is. Plus, a couple of their members (drummer Loel Campbell and keyboard/guitarist Jon Samuel) are also members of Holy Fuck, that talented but poorly named electronic group. Instant street cred.
I listened to their other stuff, and although it never really grabbed me the same way "Weighty Ghost" did, it's still pretty decent. I also stumbled across a stellar acoustic cover of "Weighty Ghost" by Land of Talk. Baller. It's worth sharing, along with the original.
Keep your eye on these kids, they have something cool going.
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