Austin's very own UME has been making little ripples amongst indie enthusiasts and, let's be honest, good music appreciators here and there. Continuing in my search for bands that kick your ass, UME fits the bill perfectly, and what's more? Their frontman (or frontwoman, more appropriately) is a tiny, adorable, dress-wearing rocker chick, and yes, she shreds.
UME's new Sunshower EP is 18 or so minutes of powerful, squealing guitar and thumping beats that I seem to be listening to on repeat as of late. Lauren Larson's vocals are iconic to the tiny "Girl Power!" feeling I have buried deep inside my gut. Gender aside, though, Lauren is the perfect topping on this band. Accurately described by some as turning her vocals from "virgin to whore", this is as dirty and gritty as indie gets.
I implore you, good sirs and womens, to support UME. Go to a show, buy their music, get some merch. Real talk, guyz: This is a seriously under-appreciated band. Personally having talked to Lauren, they deserve all the attention they can get, and I hope to some higher power I don't believe in that they hit some success. For the sake of music.
I don't know how I came about your blog, but Ume is awesome. I first saw them about 5 or 6 years ago when they opened for Fiery Furnaces, Arcade Fire, and the Unicorns. They stole the show.
ReplyDeleteHave never understood why they have never taken off. Great band and very nice people.