Vetiver
Based around lush, acoustic textures; simple yet charming, effective arrangements; and a core of really strong writing, Vetiver’s sound takes influence from a deep well of influences – late-’60s pastoral folk, tropicalia, ’70s west coast rock, and much more beyond.
Lead singer and songwriter Andy Cabic’s close friendship and regular collaborations with the likes of Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom and Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval have helped Vetiver develop a celebrated following on the psych-folk scene, but with each release Cabic’s own talent has gently ambled towards centre stage. Tight Knit, the band’s latest album, and first for the groundbreaking Bella Union label, sounds blissfully warm and analogue in essence, capturing Cabic’s spirited modern twist on country and folk rock with a sympathetic ear.
After the success of labelmates Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver last year it seems timely that Vetiver’s music should find crossover success, and undoubtedly, Tight Knit is a deeply accomplished album that’s sure to hit the spot for anyone with any degree of susceptibility to classy Americana.
Vetiver’s songs have been described as “dreamy, gentle songs that George Harrison would have written in some sunny country garden.”
“a complex hybrid somewhere between the Kinks at their most relaxed and the Band at their most committed, Vetiver have made a record that’s as summery as a field full of butterflies.”
Observer Music Monthly
Vetiver are performing on Sunday September 6th at the ‘Across The Borders’ festival.
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