“Rewind” is the stunning new single from Portland, Oregon band, Candace from their forthcoming album “New Ruins”. I’m new to Candace (formerly called Is/Is) and feel both a sense of regret that I haven’t come across them before and yet excitement at hearing what’s to come.
“Rewind” has all the elements of the stuff I love: layered harmonies, chiming guitars and oodles of melancholia and wistfulness. It is dream pop at its highest jingle jangle level, accompanied by a home shot video that captures the languorous nature of the song:
Sun-bleached layered harmonies over crisply produced crystalline shards of guitar, Alpine-proportioned melodies and a bass line that manages to serve the song yet create its own distinctive groove. Absolutely gorgeous.
Candace are Sarah Rose (guitar/bass/vocals), Sarah Nienaber (guitar/bass/vocals), and Mara Appel DesLauriers (drums/vocals). The new album, “New Ruins” is out on 2 March and the band is touring through the US in support. Look out for a full review of the album on Backseat Mafia. You can pre-order the album and download the single here.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
March 2
Portland, OR at Mississippi Studios (Record Release Show!)
March 3
Eugene, OR at Luckey’s Club
March 4
Reno, NV at Holland Project
March 5
Las Vegas, NV at Bunkhouse Saloon
March 6
Tempe, AZ at Yucca Tap Room
March 7
Tucson, AZ at Club Congress
March 9
Laredo, TX at Second Chance
March 10
Monterrey, MX at Agua Fria
March 12 – 17
Austin, TX at SXSW
March 19
Wichita, KS at Kirby’s Beer Store
March 20
Lawrence, KS at Replay Lounge
March 21
Des Moines, IA at Vaudeville Mews
March 22
Minneapolis, MN at Eagles Club
March 25
Fargo, ND at Red Raven
March 26
Omaha, NE at Brother’s
March 27
Denver, CO at Hi-Dive
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