Show and Tell #1: Olin and the Moon

I am a frequent attender of the free Monday night residencies at the Echo in Silver Lake, CA. For those of you who are unaware, these residencies usually consist of folk rock, indie, and other acoustic singer/ songwriter types.

So last  Monday, I went to see a band who is getting quite the buzz not only around the Silver Lake scene, but in Los Angeles as a whole. The masses were on point. Olin and the Moon could be one of the best bands in the scene, right up there with Leslie and the Badgers.

They went on close to midnight so I told myself I’d catch a few songs and leave. I was so emotionally drawn in, my feet could not bear to move. This was folk rock at its truest form. I inevitably stayed for the whole set.

The frontman, David, could easily be mistaken for a high school freshman with his clean shaven face, long hair hidden underneath a beanie, and a height that reaches no higher than 5’5. His voice though is another story. With a sound reminiscent to Conor Oberst and Tim Kasher, David unveils his inner thoughts and tells a story of his life thus far. Don’t let the comparision of Oberst throw you off though, Olin in the Moon does not speak in untranslatable metaphors. Their words are clear and concise.

With perfect harmonies and guitar lent by David’s brother, Travis, their new album “Terrible Town” is an honest piece of art, among a sea of cooking cutter bands. With help from Marshall (drums), Kyle (Bass), and Brian (Pedal Steel and Banjo), Olin and the Moon is a fresh breath of air and a ray of hope for those who thought true folk rock died decades ago.

This band confirmed my opinion of Silver Lake having the best local music scene anyone has stumbled upon in a while. I may have found my new infatuation! www.OlinandTheMoon.com

Recommended Tracks: Terrible Town,  Friend of Feeling Good

- Amanda