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Kandle

KANDLE opens up for Coeur de Pirate Friday (June 1) at the Opera House, and plays the Drake Hotel Saturday (June 2). Rating: NNNN


Kandle Osborne’s self-titled debut solo EP comes across as far more self-assured and developed than you’d expect from a 21-year-old emerging artist. However, given that the Montreal-based singer/songwriter is the daughter of 54-40 singer Neil Osborne and has been playing in bands since she was 16, it’s not that surprising. Her dark, hazy blues sound strikes a great balance between accessible and off-kilter, and this six-song introduction shows great promise.

There are definite traces of the spooky dream-world folk of Timber Timbre, although she’s occasionally willing to let loose and actually rock out. Broken Social Scene’s Sam Goldberg lays down some great reverb-drenched guitar on all the songs, and the production is lush and warm. It’s Osborne’s relaxed Mazzy Star-influenced drawl that’s the real focal point, though. At times the crunchy overdriven effect on the vocals is mildly distracting, but it does suit the murky vibe of the songs, so that’s a pretty minor complaint.

Top track: Know My Name

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