Finally, after a few years, we can look forward to a proper album release from Denver based multi-instrumentalist four piece DeVotchka. Sure, the Curse Your Little Heart EP and Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack provided a nice little stopgap, it’s just that I couldn’t help but crave for more. They’re a band that commands attention, and though the Eastern European folk sound might not sound as original as before, the music itself is still as breathtaking as it’s ever been.
A few weeks ago, courtesy of the Stereogum Gum Drop thing, we got a small taste of what’s to come from DeVotchka’s upcoming LP, A Mad & Faithful Telling. A fantastic first single that flutters with strings galore, before kicking into another gear with the crashing of drums, guitars, and whatever other instruments you could possibly think of; because they use it all – violin, accordion, acoustic bass, sousaphone, theremin, piano – everything but the kitchen sink. Of course, one can never discuss DeVotchka without mentioning the impassioned vocals of Nick Urata, who’s throaty vibrato could easily bring a crowd to their knees.
The new album is due out March 18th on Anti, and believe me, I have my calendar marked. I’m sure a proper tour will follow, though the days following the release sees the band touring overseas for the time being. Will be sure to report on any North American tour dates once they’re announced.
“Transliterator” :: DeVotchka
“The Last Beat of My Heart” (Siouxsie & the Banshees Cover) :: DeVotchka (from the Curse Your Little Heart EP)
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I’ve been loving “Transliterator” for the last little while- great stuff. I’m stoked for the new disc too. By the way, did you hear that we get some new Submarines really soon?
SUBMARINES, YES! I’ve been keeping up with their myspace.