Highasakite – “Indian Summer”

***2013 SXSW – OEB FRESHMAN FAVORITE***

Pairs Well With…Beach House, Of Monsters and Men, Gotye

The dreamy pop sounds of Highasakite are as unique as they are engaging.  The Norwegian band released their debut record All That Floats Will Rain overseas last year and it is truly a triumphant effort.  The songs range from the epic majesty of “My Soldier” to the uplifting sentiment of “Indian Summer”.  This is the summer hit that never was (or just “hasn’t yet”).  Not only does Highasakite possess a full musical palette, their sound oozes passion and confidence.  Album closer, “The Heron”, even pulls in hints of Sigur Ros, layering soprano melodies over wave of harmonic chording.  Highasakite are as exciting as they get for this project, a relative unknown with unlimited potential.  Amazing stuff…