Its been a week of trying new things. We've had mnttaB, Induced Labour, Found Sound Nation, Mirror, Castevet, Mike Mokotow, Dirt Dress - all acts I hadn't a lick of knowledge about when I woke up last weekend. Well, here is one more to finish off the weekend...
Given Willingly (not sold on the name) is one-man project by Germany's Andreas Niegl. The single 'Water & Sleep' is getting released, and the plus is there are some juicy numbers added to the mix. Now this is my own opinion, but the other tracks are waaaaaaaaaaay more interesting than what's on its way out. It is still good though, which makes this a tasty find. It is more of an EP than anything else, and with the promise of an album in the near future, it is enough to get excited about.
Each track contains an ambient grind reminiscent of local UK act Forest Swords. Particularly the one featured below, 'The Earth Moves'. It encapsulates punk rock aesthetics, post rock histrionics and electronica to create some beguiling soundscapes... But don't worry, you can sample what they deemed best to be their front-up single and decide for yourself - or better yet, if you like, lend these brothers a hand...
Given Willingly - The Earth Moves
Given Willingly - Water & Sleep
