The Indigo Society is a five-piece alternative rock band from Fort Wayne, IN. Largely inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins, their debut EP, Daisyface, was recorded at Sweetwater Sound in their hometown. It was engineered by Jason Peets and Dave Martin, the former of whom also produced its five tracks.
If I had to describe this band with only one word, it would be “eclectic.” These folks aren’t afraid to experiment, as I can tell by the instruments played on this EP. Aside from the usual vocals, guitar, bass and drums combo, members contribute finger snaps, keyboard, organ, chimes and avocado. Yes. Avocado. Okay, well it’s a shaker shaped like an avocado, but still! Even for the more typical instrumentation, The Indigo Society is very vocal about the effects and equipment they use. All sorts of different guitar brands, amps and fuzz pedals help to create their signature take on a Pumpkins-esque sound. “Paisley Blue,” the first song on Daisyface, is wicked good! Maneskin-ish drums and a lead guitar line suitable for a packed arena fill this song’s backdrop. Also of enjoyment are the electrifying guitar solo and the chiming outro. However, the meaning of “Paisley Blue” is tricky to decipher, even with its vague “I’m lost you know / I can’t ever let you go” chorus. It’s likely because that chorus contrasts with the verses so much. Slow dance number, “Draw the Line,” is next. I could detect both blues and jazz inflections within this composition, most notably from the shambling percussion. This one may not rock quite as hard as “Paisley Blue,” but it does offer a neat glimpse into the band’s eclectic nature. I certainly commend all of these guys for being able to branch out a bit and have the result work out this well. This eclecticism bleeds into “Marigold,” a fragile yet understated moment of beauty leaning in on finger snaps and acoustic strumming. Following “Marigold” is track number four, “Happy Valentine.” It’s surprising that the light funk of the bass and guitar licks could even match with Bossa nova-like drums, but they do. “Happy Valentine” shows that The Indigo Society can once again pull off this combination of styles. The most Pumpkins-like moment on the entire EP may actually be the last song, entitled “You’re So Cold.” Starting out with a shoegaze swirl of thrashing guitars and icy keyboard layers, this standout track quiets down during each verse to emphasize its roaring refrain. I was thinking that this wouldn’t sound out of place on alternative rock radio, but it seems as if I was beaten to the punch because according to the group, radio has already latched onto it. The song begins with the intriguing lines, “Breaking walls and you oughta show / The untold meaning of an episode.” Daisyface really suits this band’s strengths: emotive vocals, dynamics and effortless genre-shuffling. I really don’t think there’s anything they can do differently, except to record longer songs. Though if I’m being honest, that’s just a nitpick. I still hold this debut EP in high regard, and I can’t wait to hear more from them!
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