Dutifully inspired by the late 70’s new wave movement, WEAVE! channel the raw emotion of the era with rhythmically slick grooves fuelled with the rasping funk sound of British bands like the Delta 5 and the Raincoats. Ivory Lee Carlson and Nicole originally conceived the band in 2007, and though they’ve gone through several line-up changes and even a brief hiatus in the past few years, they’ve managed to keep the essence of the project intact. Their latest EP, suitably titled "New Funk Romance", imparts a newness to a musical styling that continues to persist and never loses its touch – commanded by layers of vaporous synth, Carlson and Turley’s warm, yelping vocals give a sense of desperation to the songs’ scratchy basslines and jerky drum patterns. It’s all a tad rough-hewn, but that’s essentially their strength – their dub-tinged home brew of post-punk may be quirkily shabby, but it’s also dance-y and above all fun. – Juan Edgardo Rodríguez (@juanerodriguez)
