Foxing has been stirring up social media and making headlines lately, and I never listened to them before. Â I wanted to see what all the hype was about. Â This 5-piece is far from ordinary- hailing from St Louis, they’ve gathered up nearly 7.5 thousand ‘likes’ on Facebook, and gained some serious attention because of their recent tour with Seahaven. Â “Rory”, a tune they’ve got a music video for, has left a real impression on me.
The tune itself is haunting- the piano is a driving force, keeping it eerie and almost creepy. Â The vocals are rough and raw, and for some reason make me think of Pat The Bunny (of Ramshackle Glory, Johnny Hobo). Â They feel so harsh and intense, almost like they don’t quite fit the music, but it all somehow works together. Â With the vocals being so powerful, the subdued music works and they mesh together to create a stunning sound, but it’s something that would definitely be an acquired taste, or make Foxing a band that you either love or hate, with no in-between.
As for the video, it fits perfectly with the song. Â I love the aspect of the kids in different animal masks being out in the woods- some might say it’s cliche, but I think it totally works. Â The shots of the band playing are also beautiful, it’s minimalistic but the lighting and the look of the instruments set the tone. Â It’s a perfect visual aid. Â It feels surreal, like a dream, and not only does it tell a story, but also keeps you captivated and puts an image in your head that you can’t shake when you listen to the song.
I’m thoroughly impressed by these guys.
