Storm

Storm is a indie band from the Netherlands. They utilize a female vocalist and thus create a sound that is indie with some variation. Their myspace page is here. The instrumentation of this band almost has an alternative feeling to it, but the indie is dominant. In Time To Undo, they use a very interesting effect on the bass guitar and that alone brings the listener in. Another use of a unique sound is at the very beginning of Oh Mother where they use a panning sweep sound. The guitar also seems to use a unique effect in most of the songs.

These guys (and girls) seem to be a well-formed band based on the sound and complexity of their songs. Their sound is unlike anything I have ever heard before, which leaves me unsure whether or not I like what I hear. It doesn’t matter how I feel about their music, however, because they are doing what they like which is what makes music worth while. I do feel, nevertheless, that their songs need a little more diversity to them. Many of the rhythms and such seem to be repetitive in their music.

Final Word
Storm does have a sound that can easily become infectious, although many of their songs have that same sound. These guys are not bad musicians by any means, though; I only feel that their sound needs some variation. The concept of a female singer can easily attract many listeners at first, then the band itself needs to keep those listeners and it seems to do so. As long as a band loves what they do and has a following, they have a chance to become something just like everyone else. Best of luck guys.




-ishibustim