The Volkova Sisters are a super hip new band combining elements of jazz, blues, funk shoe-gaze and American folk to create a kind of bizarre yet pleasant type of electronic ambient noise-pop. Hailing from Budapest, these guys are a key part of the burgeoning Hungarian DIY scene (which you of course knew about months ago), and have drawn their band name from king of cyber-punk William Gibson’ book Pattern Recognition.
The Volkova Sister’s claim to be highly influenced by 80s’ dark wave band such as My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins, but in reality their music is much more complex and varied than these sources might suggest. Whilst the group’s work does retain elements of a more dark, disconcerting atmosphere, the band also have solid beats within their work, which often feature some quirky, pop-like splashes. This is not pop music though; there is a solid DIY vibe that permeates through their work, making it sound almost purposefully budget and authentic. The timbres and techniques of both voice and instrument are also rather twisted; with tracks typically featuring twisted effects and retro-futuristic synths.
The Volkova Sisters have an EP, Venus Robot, due for release on 24th Oct 2011, with an EP launch party in London at The Drop on the 11th September. These guys also have a fantastic website – which you really should check out:
See this at HCE at: http://www.herecomeseveryone.org/_blog/journal.php?id=301
