Weekly Feature: Translations


Translations have a penchant for the sounds of 60’s pop and psych, as well as a healthy affection for classic R&B and soul. They’ve managed to merge these elements with the more modern sounds of reverb-soaked, lo-fi garage rock, and the results are impressive. “The Wanderer,” off the band’s recent EP (and not a cover of the Dion song), boasts a slinky bass line and crooned vocals, a hazy layer of organ, propulsive drum claps and a chorus laden with enough “oohs” for everyone to feel comfortable singing along to. “Tarantella” is a bit more out there, but no-less infectious waxing and waning like a lost early Velvet Underground demo. Translations formed about a year ago and have already managed to garner some local blog praise, with more to come after the release of two new singles early this year. – Read Bill Dvorak Q&A with the band here.