Brighton duo IYES, since forming in 2012, have continued to astound the ears of pretty much every music blogger and journalist that have taken that one fateful listen to them. And their new offering ‘Simmer’ isn’t one to disrupt the enthralling power that they have over a listener, rather it’s more likely to swoop up a contented listener into a loved-up daze. Set to a simplistic guitar melody that with its pace, allows us to focus fully and satisfyingly on singer, Melis Soyaslanová’s stunning voice, teetering between a sincere vulnerability and elegant poise. Her voice can only stun and bewilder a listener. IYES are playing Hoxton Bar and Kitchen in London on 12th February 2015.
IYES has been impressing us since 2012 with their fresh blend of electronic and pop, but today, the Brighton-located duo proves that they can still amaze with no more than a guitar and their own voices. This live demo of theirs entitled “Simmer” might catch devout fans a bit off guard since their sound is typically filled with head-turning electronic production, but, again, the duo really establishes their talent by nailing the acoustic track.
Both Josh Christopher and Melis Soyaslanová contribute their voices to the song, although the latter takes the vocal spotlight as is usually the case. The rapid chords and gentle plucks contribute to the song’s stripped-down beauty, too, and if you’re one who enjoys acoustic-styled tracks, then you’ll certainly take to the one they’ve here provided. If you want to catch IYES live, they’re performing at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen in London on the 12th of February. Also, they’re releasing their current single, “Glow“, on March 1 via Sony UK,
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