Countryhomes

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Admin
Countryhomes

Countryhomes

  • Genre: Indie / rock / alternative
  • Chris Venti (vocals / guitar), Nick Venti (drums), Martin Niwinski (bass), Adrian Thorstensen (guitar)
  • Sounds like: Snow Patrol, Idlewild, Big Country
  • Home: San Diego, US
  • Republic Of Letters
No Fall From Grace

Not too long ago, before Snow Patrol really hit it big with their Final Straw album, there was another Celtic-tinged rock band by the name of Idlewild who came so close to emulating the Irish band. However, despite huge songs and wonderful musicianship, they never quite got the break they deserved. Nevertheless, there is still a huge market for this kind of epic indie, and with Spirit or a Ghost, San Diego quartet Republic of Letters may succeed where their peers Idlewild failed.

Coming across as a mix of Snow Patrol, Idlewild and even a little smidgeon of much-loved Scottish band Big Country, Republic of Letters play the kind of indie that never seems to fall from grace. With sweeping choruses, soaring vocals and hooks that grab you with no thought for your safety, their six-track EP is a wonderful sign of what this band can offer.