Artist: The Ssion
Album: Bent
I've only just recently discovered this Kansas City collective started and run by vocalist Cody Critcheloe. Formed in 1996, the band released a handful of songs and videos until their debut album, "Fools Gold" was released in 2007. Just last year they released their follow-up "Bent" which I've quite fallen for.
Heavily 80's influenced in a Madonna meets Prince way, yet with a 90's visual sensibility, The Ssion (pronounced 'the shun') create melodic dancepop that clicks all the right notes.
I recently discovered the quirky video for "My Love Grows in the Dark" and fell in love. I liked the more upbeat "Psy-Chic" even better, and it's out-of-nowhere "Violet" quoting. It's got a great synth groove and a killer chorus. The rest of the album is quite good too, though I'm just getting into it.
The Ssion do dip into a too-conciously hipster shtick a bit, but the earnestness of the music balances out the weirdness. Check this band out, especially is you're into synthesizer pop. Official website.
Enjoy.
Psy-Chic
My Love Grows in the Dark
Listen 2 The Grrrls
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