When it comes to young bands making self-assured, thoughtful and influence-referencing music, Ought already do. The Montreal-based four-piece formed just three years ago amid a burgeoning DIY scene in the city's Mile End district and, while drawing heavily from sonic inspirations like Talking Heads, Sonic Youth and The Fall, have fashioned a sound of their own on two albums and two EPs. Recently, they stopped by KEXP to reveal songs from their refreshing new release, Sun Coming Down, which despite its sometimes anxious and urban post-punk gloom feels like a sun coming up on a brand new day. Step out and enjoy the beautiful blue sky as only Ought can see.
What a fantastic way to send off the KEXP Live Room at our Dexter/Denny studios! When the members of EL VY arrived to the station in matching polka-dot shirts, we thought they looked pretty cool, but then once they stepped into our studio with its iconic twinkling lights, we realized how special th…
