The evocative pro- trans narrative of "Names" by Los Angeles based The Lavender Scare feels somewhere between 70's South Western noir and 90's Gothic rock from the atmospheric guitars, stalwart bass moves, amazing drums that feel surfy but also seem to Tango in sultry ways and James Delos Reyes' ultra cool passionate vox. The vocal aesthetic is art rock dramatic with a patina of sadness as the song asks the metaphorical question, "What if God was trans?"
I am not particularly religious but if I did believe in God I would think they would be trans and gay, black and white, cis and lesbian, male and female, an entity of all races and sexual preferences and genders all at once. Now wouldn't that be something.
I am really digging the sonics here and those gorgeous vocals. "Names" plays a movie in my head, does it yours?
-Robb Donker Curtius
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://soundcloud.com/thelavenderscare
https://www.facebook.com/thelavenderscare
https://twitter.com/lavender_scare
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXThLd7_Z122AA0c6BSoUQ
https://thelavenderscare.bandcamp.com/releases
https://thelavenderscare.bandcamp.com/releases
http://thelavenderscaremusic.com/
LA indie rock band the Lavender Scare charms listeners with a sense of both tenderness and urgency. Amidst dark, atmospheric guitars and beds of synths, their songs are a downpour of melancholy infused with bright, catchy melodies recalling bands like the National and Radiohead. Singer James Delos Reyes pulls from his personal upbringing, navigating listeners through provocative queer lyrics emblazoned with irreligous sentiments. In the end, the music speaks for itself. Even fundamentalists will secretly be tapping their toes while shaking their fists.
Formed in 2016, the band started out delivering moody cabaret sing-a-longs like their debut single “Drag for a Queen.” The lyrics and accompanying video features the narrative of an "ex-gay" christian advocating that being gay is a choice while secretly moonlighting as a drag queen. Although the band has since evolved passed the dark cheekiness of their previous sound, challenging lyrics like this still prevail. In September 2022, the band debuted their latest single "Names." The song is a provocative pro-trans narrative asking the question "What if God was trans?" Listeners can expect to hear more thought-provoking themes with future singles "Invisible Animals", "Must Be Nice", and "Who Will Save the Saviors?" Til then, listen to "Names" available now on all streaming platforms.
The Lavender Scare, post punk, alt rock, indie rock , art noir, "Names", Los Angeles, singer songwriters, musicians, provocative queer lyrics,
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://soundcloud.com/thelavenderscare
https://www.facebook.com/thelavenderscare
https://twitter.com/lavender_scare
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXThLd7_Z122AA0c6BSoUQ
https://thelavenderscare.bandcamp.com/releases
https://thelavenderscare.bandcamp.com/releases
http://thelavenderscaremusic.com/
LA indie rock band the Lavender Scare charms listeners with a sense of both tenderness and urgency. Amidst dark, atmospheric guitars and beds of synths, their songs are a downpour of melancholy infused with bright, catchy melodies recalling bands like the National and Radiohead. Singer James Delos Reyes pulls from his personal upbringing, navigating listeners through provocative queer lyrics emblazoned with irreligous sentiments. In the end, the music speaks for itself. Even fundamentalists will secretly be tapping their toes while shaking their fists.
Formed in 2016, the band started out delivering moody cabaret sing-a-longs like their debut single “Drag for a Queen.” The lyrics and accompanying video features the narrative of an "ex-gay" christian advocating that being gay is a choice while secretly moonlighting as a drag queen. Although the band has since evolved passed the dark cheekiness of their previous sound, challenging lyrics like this still prevail. In September 2022, the band debuted their latest single "Names." The song is a provocative pro-trans narrative asking the question "What if God was trans?" Listeners can expect to hear more thought-provoking themes with future singles "Invisible Animals", "Must Be Nice", and "Who Will Save the Saviors?" Til then, listen to "Names" available now on all streaming platforms.
The Lavender Scare, post punk, alt rock, indie rock , art noir, "Names", Los Angeles, singer songwriters, musicians, provocative queer lyrics,
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