I recently stumbled upon a band called Dowsing, and I can’t get enough of them. Â They’re an indie band from Chicago who have a hint of pop punk, a dash of indie, and a load of talent. Â The trio sure knows how to utilize their skill sets to create a fantastic and unique sound.
“Amateur Cartography” is the first tune I ever heard by them. Â The guitar is captivating and the drums and bass fit together so simply. Â The vocals are perfect. Â They’re raw and strong and feel so pure, which is hard to find. Â Put together, this was all it took to get me hooked on the band. Â Then the group vocals came in. Â That’s when I knew there was something special about these guys; usually group vocals sound lame or stupid, but these are great. Â I knew I had to listen to more.
“Driving” was the next song I fell in love with. Â It’s one of those songs you have to turn up all the way and close your eyes to really experience it right. Â It feels so warm and like summer, and the harsh vocals contrast this and reminds me of Brand New circa “Your Favorite Weapon”. Â It’s such a crescendo and it’s unexpected and brilliant. Â The passion is so evident and that’s something that’s just beautiful about Dowsing- they don’t hold back. Â That’s what makes them stand out so much, and it’s wonderful.
As if I wasn’t already a massive fan, “Maxwell” shows an entirely different side of the group. Â It’s so gentle and calm, and just lovely. Â It shows versatility and that makes this group even more impressive. Â It seems as though there’s not a single aspect of their genre that they can’t explore successfully. Â It’s really surprising and rare.
Check them out.
