REVIEW: Dom - Family of Love EP

I think Dom to me will always be associated with the Summer. With their use of distorted guitars and simple keys, they are keeping me trapped in the heat that is currently sweeping the nation. They also layer very simple lyrics over these rhythms that harper on simpler times when the small things felt important. When I listen to them and close my eyes I can hear the children running around me on the beach with the waves crashing in the background. I can feel the heat raising and the house party from the night before that I stayed an hour too long at in order to try and get that cute girls number. Honestly, who doesn't want to feel like they are living those moments all the time.

I heard Dom's first work, Sun Bronzed Greek Gods, a few months back as spring was first cracking, and the anticipation for the ocean and back yards was rising. Starting with the first track, Jesus, I knew I would enjoy BBQing to this album for many months. So, when I was asked to review their latest work, Family of Love, believe you me, I was excited. They did not disappoint. They have sticked to what worked for them on their last EP.

Dom's second EP plays to the script of a lot of bedroom producers. Make a record, go on the road, then take said touring band into the studio and lay down a new record in an actual studio. Despite adding more influences to his sound, this album stays true to what worked so well in Sun Bronzed Greek Gods. They also hired a legitimate producer, Nicolas Vernhes, that would compliment their sound. Nicolas has worked previously with the likes of Animal Collective, Deerhunter, and Björk.

This EP, too, like it's predecessor, allows me to feel like I am stepping away from my day to day and just enjoy what Dom is bringing to the table, and isn't that why a lot of us got into music for. A form of escapism? We, now a days, get too wrapped up in what is the hottest thing on the web, who can we gawk at online today and subconsciously worrying how we can separate ourselves from everyone else. Stepping away from all the pretentiousness that exists in this world isn't easy. I think a good artists allows for us to do that. I hope Dom is able to continue their string of strong works and help me to continue to get over myself.

The Family of Love EP is out today. Here is the first single, Damn.

Dom - Damn by StaticTelevision

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8/12 Bangor ME, KahBANG Festival

8/26-27 St. Louis, MO LOUfest