The New York based four-piece showed off their alternate take on psych-pop as they serenaded fans with soft retro sounds at Green Door Store.
Quilt’s delicately eccentric style gives a sophisticated twist to the now popular 1960s psych-rock resurgence. Unexpected chord-sequences, and a constantly altering vocal depth gave an almost improvised-medley feel to each lengthy track.
Anna Rochinski’s dreamy vocals added beauty to each song, enchanting the passive audience. Although it took a little longer for guitarist, Shane Butler to find his voice, when he did so, the band’s harmonisation worked perfectly, complimenting the complex instrumentation of tracks.
A slow start had a sense of restlessness fill the room, however, a gradual increase in tempo added energy and engagement. Each new riff and building drum pattern saw a higher intensity, with tracks building up to satisfyingly heavy climaxes.
Pausing half way through the set for a chat with the audience added a personal touch. Although, sadly, Butler’s cover request invitation didn’t materialise.
Quilt’s naturally elaborate playing style allows them to approach the genre of psychedelia from a totally new direction, and certainly one that will continue to ring in their contented audience’s ears for a long time to come.
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