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Villages

Canada

Reviving the Cape Breton sound of their ancestry and mixing it with contemporary influences and instruments, Villages are an intriguing case study in cultural identity. Escaping the trad inspired sounds in their younger days through their acclaimed indie rock band Mardeen, the group has assuredly found their way back to their roots. 


Their self-titled debut took a deep dive into the haunting and meandering melodies of the Cape Breton Highlands and presents them through atmospheric arrangements that recall the influence of groups like The War on Drugs and Fleet Foxes. The stunning new album Dark Island, produced by Juno winner Joshua Van Tassel, offers an experience meant to echo a visit to Cape Breton itself: Otherworldly, euphoric, sobering, celebratory, and reverent.

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