CaveofswordS
Sigils
(Boxing Clever)
If you’re someone who hears the words ‘dub wave’ and immediately groans while envisioning monotonous beats and head throbbing synth, well, you might just change your mind on the genre after hearing this first album from CaveofswordS. Often taking sides with ’80s post punk/New Wave, these 4 from St. Louis also plant electro-pop, world music and dream-pop amid front woman Sunyatta McDermott’s glorious voice. Much like their peers, CaveofswordS are dark and mysterious, but while similar bands seem interested in blurring repetition into some form of art, Sigils spends time illustrating their many talents in a more interesting and skilled manner. Consider this an updated version of Siouxsie Sioux. (Tom Haugen)
