Anybody who enjoys earthy-sounding, good old folk music is sure to enjoy this new band from Kent. Although influenced by international folk artists such as The Fleet Foxes, Cocos Lovers have indeed won over their own audiences both nationally and across European borders; they've played their own international gigs; have been hailed “one of Kent's most promising new bands”; have been the subject of numerous rave reviews – and all this after releasing only two EPs and one album and having only been around since 2008.
Perhaps the harmony that comes from their music is a reflection of the harmonious relationship within this eight piece band. Made up of husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, the sound produced by Cocos Lovers is indeed a family effort!
Each song tells its own story yet each one is linked by a common theme – the way in which the story is told – through softly strummed melodious guitars, harmonious and at times choir-like lyrics, flutes and soft percussion. Changeable beats & melodies throughout which are particularly noticeable in track number three, “Silence of a Moonlit Sky” whose musical arrangement includes violins and a flute. The harmonious and haunting lyrics truly stand out from the ever changing beat, both complimenting each other.
Perhaps the international flavour of Cocos Lovers' music stems from the actuality that is this international album - practically each song was written in, and therefore inspired by, a different European country. And perhaps the life affirming lyrics come from the hearts and minds of people who have truly experienced life - having taken the giant leap into their musical career only to busk their way around Europe - Cocos Lovers seemingly have a lot of experiences to write about!
Whether on tour or on holiday, this musical family never leaves their music behind, taking the time to pen each experience and come up with new tracks.
Cocos Lovers will be performing their latest material throughout 2010 at various locations in the UK, so find them on the web and prepare to be lured in to their world of folk.
Perhaps the harmony that comes from their music is a reflection of the harmonious relationship within this eight piece band. Made up of husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, the sound produced by Cocos Lovers is indeed a family effort!
Each song tells its own story yet each one is linked by a common theme – the way in which the story is told – through softly strummed melodious guitars, harmonious and at times choir-like lyrics, flutes and soft percussion. Changeable beats & melodies throughout which are particularly noticeable in track number three, “Silence of a Moonlit Sky” whose musical arrangement includes violins and a flute. The harmonious and haunting lyrics truly stand out from the ever changing beat, both complimenting each other.
Perhaps the international flavour of Cocos Lovers' music stems from the actuality that is this international album - practically each song was written in, and therefore inspired by, a different European country. And perhaps the life affirming lyrics come from the hearts and minds of people who have truly experienced life - having taken the giant leap into their musical career only to busk their way around Europe - Cocos Lovers seemingly have a lot of experiences to write about!
Whether on tour or on holiday, this musical family never leaves their music behind, taking the time to pen each experience and come up with new tracks.
Cocos Lovers will be performing their latest material throughout 2010 at various locations in the UK, so find them on the web and prepare to be lured in to their world of folk.
