FINKEL

Jane and Brian Spencer of FINKEL seem to arrive from the near future, or perhaps somewhere out there, appearing with a slight shimmer of a dimension adjacent to our own. Treading the periphery of pop and soul, the duo’s harmonious vocal presence overlays hypnotic synths, R&B beats and electric guitar for a combination that teases out details of last night’s otherworldly dreams and tempts the waking state to return to its astral analog.... More

Jane and Brian Spencer of FINKEL seem to arrive from the near future, or perhaps somewhere out there, appearing with a slight shimmer of a dimension adjacent to our own. Treading the periphery of pop and soul, the duo’s harmonious vocal presence overlays hypnotic synths, R&B beats and electric guitar for a combination that teases out details of last night’s otherworldly dreams and tempts the waking state to return to its astral analog. The duo’s pop sensibilities will appeal to an audience seeking a respite from the pedestrian daily grind while defying expectations. There’s an enchanting quality that pervades the work of this singing and songwriting combo. Their lyrics explore themes of love and desire; understanding oneself and one another beyond surface qualities; and questioning the status quo. With every track, they’re suggesting we take another, closer look, because what we think we see and hear just might deserve inspection. Jane triggers a MIDI mixing board full of vintage and modern synthesizers with tasty beats, while Brian leads with guitar. Their vocals intertwine with a shadowy fluidity that invokes notions of another time; perhaps the middle of next week. A tale of two spirits unravels cvuriously from the seams of FINKEL’s upcoming EP, Backpack of Snacks. Their work, combined with the magic of Producer Kush Mody, produce an aesthetic that grabs attention and gives it anudge. The result somehow distills the mood of a strange day’s fleeting moments into a potent, lingering hex. Like the feeling of a passing glance with a mysterious stranger, we’re left assured we just encountered something ineffable, and wondering if someone else felt it too. Less