Overcasters Bring Stormy Sounds for Stormy Hearts

In this tech-savvy music age, it is refreshing to see a band make a conscious effort to revive the power of the guitar. Denver-based band, Overcasters, resurrect an army of guitars to the stage, layering them in a torrent of sonic mayhem. Their debut, The Whole Sea Is Raging, is composed of moody power rock songs which sort of sounds like the vicious churn of an untamed ocean of sound. The album was recorded back in May by Los Angeles producer Rick Parker, and is about to release on October 22nd – just in time for Halloween! In fact, Overcasters is a little spooky and fall is a perfect time of year to rock out to their dreary, hard-hitting sound. Their music is like rain shimmering on a hard, black pavement lit up by a street light in the dead of night – where something ominous could occur at any moment. The Whole Sea Is Raging hazily recalls the layered psychedelic guitar anthems of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Kurt Ottaway’s forceful baritone is drenched in darkness with a hint of Nick Cave influence. Erin Tidwell’s tom heavy drum syncopation keeps the band grounded with the help of bassist, Sam Doom, while Ottaway and John Nichols play out a sinister drone on their screaming guitars. Overall, Overcasters are probably best enjoyed in stormy weather, or to console a stormy heart. This fall they will be taking their sound to the stage across the stage in support of the new record. Check out their dates here

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