Self-described as, “ A Sri Lankan, a Mexican, a Korean, and
a guy from Cleveland,” Mind the Gap has music with just as much variety as the
band members themselves. A combination of soft and slow with a smattering of
electric pop, Mind the Gap offers a synchronous fusion of sound. There is an
incredible ease to the music, which is highlighted as one song ends and another
begins. Rather than focusing on catering to the demands of the pop-rock
culture, Mind the Gap offers a uniquely mellow sound that lovers of any genre
can enjoy.
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While much of the music off of the album holds a slow and
steady pace, each song is infused with an intensity that resonates within
listeners. The album is a song within itself due to the careful placement of each
individual track. There is an almost languid build within the album, with each
song gradually picking up intensity as the full album plays out. Rather than
the cliché order of fast, slow, fast song placement, Mind the Gap offers
audiences the chance to listen to the gradual build of music.
The most appealing thing about Mind the Gap is the fact
that, though the music is entirely consistent throughout, each song is
comparable to another artist. One doesn’t listen to Mind the Gap and compare
them to just one group or artist. MTG is a group that is cognizant of their
abilities as a band, which allows them to push the limits and create music that
can be associated with much of the world’s most noted artists. While easily
comparable to indie darlings like the Morning Benders and Local Natives, Mind
the Gap can just as quickly be equated to the rock sounds of Matchbox Twenty.
This is what is so refreshing about the band.
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While some would argue that sounding like other artists
makes an individual or group less unique, in the case of Mind the Gap, it
merely highlights the band’s versatility and adaptability. Mind the Gap can
play with best of them. They’re the type of group that could easily open for a
slew of different artists. The intense and almost crazy vibe of the Limousines
would mesh well with the electricity of Mind the Gap where as the heavy lyrics
and harmonies of Matchbox Twenty could fit just as easily with the group.
The group’s newest single, ‘Find My Way,’ offers a slightly
different sound than that which is heard on their first album. While the first
album focused on emphasizing a raw emotion through melodic harmonies and smooth
vocals, it seems as though the second will be far more upbeat and spirited. The
steady beats have intensified and the guitar riffs have become far more
pronounced. Based on the single, it appears as though Mind the Gap’s second
album, though far different than its first, will be just as good.
Mind the Gap's 'Find My Way'
The best thing about Mind the Gap is the fact that they are
placing no restraints on themselves. The group is not succumbing to the
pressures of the music industry by constraining themselves to one genre over
another. The group’s focus is to make good music no matter the style or
classification. There are no limitations for Mind the Gap, which the group has
thankfully realized. There is no doubt that Mind the Gap will soon find
enormous success because of their ability to continuously create new and
innovative music. As I stated, Mind the Gap has the potential to open for a
slew of different bands and artists. Said bands will be just as capable of
opening for them when Mind the Gap surpasses them all.
Band Members:
Greg Cahn- Vocals
Ozzy Doniz- Guitar/Bass
Ru Samath- Beats/Keys
Alex Yang- Lead Guitar/Piano
Be sure to go and purchase The Good Fight on iTunes
If (for some bizarre reason) iTunes isn't really your thing, head over to BandCamp and grab the latest single. http://mindthegapsound.bandcamp.com/
Check out the Mind the Gap website to stay updated on upcoming shows, new music, and video premieres: http://mindthegapsound.com/mtg
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