Joy Kills Sorrow's Wide Awake

Boston-based string band Joy Kills Sorrow will release Wide Awake, their new 7-song EP on June 4. Their rendition of The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" brings such fresh energy to the original version, adding an extra exuberant spin on the popular song. You can listen to it here.  

Credit: Shervin Lainez

The accoustic group has been anchored in traditional roots, yet this album has deftly weaved more modern elements of indie rock. I love the strong yet feminine vocals of Emma Beaton, which goes so well with their compositions. Elements of jazz, swing, rock and classical flutter through the notes of each track, which I enjoyed a lot. They defy concrete music genres, which is what makes them so unique. 

To promote their new album Joy Kills Sorrow will be touring the West Coast this coming week, so see if you can catch them live:

June 2 - Santa Cruz, CA at The Crepe Place 

June 3 - Berkeley, CA at Freight and Salvage

June 4 - Newberg, OR at The Newberg Music Center

June 5 - Bellingham, WA at Green Frog Café Acoustic Tavern

June 6 - Portland, OR at Alberta Rose Theatre

June 7 - Seattle, WA, at Fremont Abbey

For more info and additional summer tour dates, go to www.joykillssorrow.com.

For editorial consideration, a review copy was sent by the PR representative.