In all the ways modern bands call back to classic styles, there seems to be one group whose elements aren’t as directly in use or recognized. Of course, The Beatles can be considered a band influential to everyone, whether direct elements and nods can be heard in an act’s songs or not. But one of Portland’s newest outfits, Necklace, take it to another level by creating soundscapes that call back to the group that invented fandemonium.
Not much is really known about Necklace, and they seem to like it that way. Little active online presence makes for a mysterious air about the band, leaving current and potential fans with some tweets, a couple of tracks and a series of gawdy but enjoyable pic art to use as profile pictures. Looking past their aesthetic, Necklace produce modern indie based in ’60s pop. Their lyrics are driven by sarcasm that slightly offsets the lighthearted feel to their sounds, but somehow the package works as a whole. We’re excited to watch them grow into one of the more bigger acts in town.