(Vitamin Records)

Ambition made pretty

The Howling Fire is the latest release from Victorian indie pop outfit The Tiger And Me, an EP billed as the first of a series of separate releases, all of which are set to “explore a descent into madness, the ensuing struggle, and ultimate embrace of insanity.” It sounds like dramatic stuff, but the opening track So, Let It Go is surprisingly upbeat, reminiscent of Grizzly Bear’s more light-hearted material, building up and shifting dynamics amidst bright pianos and vocal harmonies. A slightly sombre mood is then delved into on the blues-y Don’t You Just Set The World Alight and the Latin-infused Tango, but it’s the musical abilities of the band that really make you take notice. With six members all playing a range of instruments including banjos, accordions and ukuleles, it’s an intriguing listen and only fuels anticipation for what will come next in this ambitious musical adventure of theirs.

STEVE RAE

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