Daphne Loves Derby
For many music fans in this period, their favorite band is like no other. But, there are a few listeners who are amazed at how difficult it is to separate one band from another in the 21st century.
This difficulty comes not from too little talent. It doesn’t come from a over-abundance of equal talent. No, the primary reason for this difficulty is that the musicians don’t seek enough; don’t go a step or two beyond the usual or traditional.
Daphne Loves Derby stands slightly apart in the indie/alternative music world, along with a handful of other groups. Sure, this is excellent, pop-sounding music, in some ways. But it features great vocals from Kenny Choi (with support from David Sparks). In addition, the guitar applications and unusual fill sounds actually attract the listener.
"Stranger You And I" from Good Night Witness Light moves quickly from a rock beginning to those chime/guitar chords and hint of strings in the background. "Cue The Sun" from the same collection is rock/folk ballad strengthened by poetic lyrics. (After all, the band includes lines from the Robert Frost poem, "I Have Been Acquainted With The Night" among its influences.
The Kent, Washington group includes Stu Clay - drums; Kenny Choi - vocals/guitar; Spencer Abbott - lead guitar; David Sparks - bass/vocals. Fans can hear them on tour beginning October 4.
Tags: daphne loves derby, music, independent music, indie, indie music
I’m always in two minds about whether I like Daphne Loves Derby or whether I just fell in with the hype about them topping the pure volume unsigned bands poll (was shocked at how many plays they’ve recieved!).
It’s good that they’ve signed to outlook records, just hope they they are marketed correctly and to the right fan base.
Daphne Loves Derby? Dan doesn’t - period. This group is way too bland for my liking. I feel impelled to like them, like the poster above, but I just can’t - I listen to the music & it does nothing for me. Maybe they are better live?
Daphne Loves Derby’s hype without doubt out plays their sound for my taste. I have heard numerous amounts of great things about the band from my music guru friends. I saw them here and I decided to give them a try to be able to give my own opinion and not that of my friends, check them out a bit closer. Nope, not impressed, sorry.
O.k., I am going to try hard to be as “un-negative” (is that a word?) as I can, but it may be a bit tough. There is just something about these guys that I don’t like. They was so much hype surrounding them, but yet once I listened I was severely disappointed. Is there something here that I am missing ?