When a band can write amazing, catchy, and beautiful pop songs, which simultaneously make my feet a bit lighter and my head a bit heavier, then it would be safe to say that I am a fan. If that same band can also write instrumental songs that continuously make me fall in love with music like it was my first time, then it would be it safe to say that I am praying at that band’s altar (now, that may sound like hyperbole, but that is just how much I love music. My deity).

I have been praying at the altar of Electrelane for quite some time now.

Formed in 1998, out of Brighton, England, Electrelane was made up of four female members,Verity Susman, Emma Gaze, Mia Clarke, and Ros Murray. The music really speaks for itself. If you enjoy soft, floating melodies then you will like this band. If you enjoy driving, fast paced songs that sometimes flirt with experimentation then you will like this band. If you enjoy organs then you will like this band. If you enjoy indie music in general, then you will like this band. For those of you still not sold, they also do the most amazing cover of I’m On Fire by Bruce Springstein. One of the best covers I’ve ever heard.

Electrelane released four studio albums and a slew of EP’s before going on indefinite hiatus in 2007. So I continue to pray and pray. I’m slowly losing my faith though… Then again, maybe it’s better this way.

I would highly recommend checking out The Power Out (2004, released by Too Pure), and Singles, B-sides, and Live (2006).

I Want To Be The President – Electrelane

Only One Thing Is Needed – Electrelane

You Make Me Weak At The Knees – Electrelane

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