One of the inevitable fates for a band is that they will eventually break up. Well, Aussie band The Middle East almost ended before they really began. Luckily after a short break up the band got together and has since endured an immense amount of renewed interest. Releasing their debut EP The Recordings of the Middle East in 2008 before splitting up, the band then reunited re-releasing an abridged version in 2009 leading to a massive surge in popularity. The band's genre is hard to describe, fusing together elements of ambience, folk, pop, and rock with haunting vocal harmonies and a vast array of instruments such as guitar, trumpet, glockenspiel, and various types of percussion. The band's sound is unique, emotionally invocative, and altogether charming. Here's hoping the band has another release in the works as I certainly can't wait to hear more from them.
The Middle East are opening for reunited Pavement on April 15 as well as embarking on a US tour with British folk rockers Mumford & Sons beginning in May. Stay tuned as this probably won't be the last you hear about the band.
Hear what they sound like with the track "Blood" from The Recordings of the Middle East and make sure you check back for tour dates:
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