Print Edition: October 1, 2014
Alea Rae
Flies / Lancaster
Inspired by the dreary haze of a Vancouver winter, Alea Rae produces a style of folk music that is dripping with elements of allure. Alea Rae’s newest release, a split-single called Flies / Lancaster, is a step forward from their 2013 EP, Offerings. The song-writing is more complex and interesting than in Offerings, and the overall sound feels more put together. The standout track of the two is “Lancaster,” which starts with a simple guitar and slowly builds, adding guitars, bass, drums, and keys. This steady build eventually explodes into the last chorus, where Rae sings “Our love is a darkness” while eerie and whispering vocals reverberate in the background. These two tracks could be defining what’s to come from Alea Rae and quite frankly, I’m excited to hear what that will be.
