Pitstop: Typhoon

Typhoon was brought to my attention by a dual effort of Sam at Middle Class White Noise and NPR. Turns out the Portland based indie orchestra was one of the overwhelming number of bands at SXSW and NPR managed to get them to play a Tiny Desk Concert (sans desk) at SXSW. I won't lie, I have a fond weakness for bands with an almost absurd amount of members. That and chamber pop in any form and Typhoon just happens to fit both those category. But I knew I was hooked the magical moment everyone entered during their medley of "The Sickness unto Death" and "The Honest Truth". I'm not exactly sure how many members are in Typhoon as their numbers seem to change at the drop of a hat but there are however about seven core members of which Kyle Morton is the ringmaster. This gargantuan organism is utilized to remarkable effect with lovely vocal harmonies and surprising subtlety and precision despite their large numbers; No doubt the work of lots of practice and years of familiarity.



Typhoon currently have a studio album (Hunger and Thirst) available and released their new EP A New Kind of House. You can listen to these on their Bandcamp.