Melbourne's Porcelain Pill's eponymous EP was released about this time last year. It was, for me, a lovely, by-chance find, but I hope you will follow the link below and not leave your own discovery of this duo to chance.
The standout tracks on the EP are May 13 and Anomaly, and each seems to encapsulate some of the poles of Porcelain Pill's musical continuum.
May 13 is a haunting, elegiac song built around roots guitar and a legato cello line. The plaintive understated vocal and spare harmony create a perfect little world of regret and longing --- mysterious yet accessible.
Anomaly alternates between an intriguing chord progression filtered through an icy sensibility, and a strong, minimal bass line. Clattery percussion and synth noise are used to thoughtfully round the song.
The songwriting and playing are strong, and the simplicity and care with which the elements are deployed display supple, smart musicality. While there are interesting hints of influences, Porcelain Pill have a sound that is singular and complete. I will be interested to hear what next they put out.
http://porcelainpill.bandcamp.com/album/porcelain-pill
The EP and a single are also available on iTunes.
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