Trying to find variety and originality in girl bands today can be difficult. After awhile all the fast-paced, two minute, indie pop-rock songs start to sound the same. Luckily, Brilliant Colors has found a way to stand out.
Singer and guitarist, Jess Scott formed Brilliant Colors in 2007 and released “Introducing” in late 2009 to rave reviews. Their 7” Never Mine was released shortly thereafter in April of 2010. “Never Mine” categorically fits under the proto-typical girl band song described earlier with fast-paced drumbeats, simple guitar riffs, with slightly off-key but undeniably catchy vocals. “Kissing’s Easy” presents itself as a fuller track in which the girls chose to stray from the formula. The song mixes a sweet, almost-twee lyrical sound with a fast pace that feels like a rush to the end until the breaks where Scott’s vocals become more distorted. True to form, Brilliant Colors is on excellent local label Slumberland Records.
Don’s miss Brilliant Colors with 14 Iced Bears at Pop Fest Night at the Rickshaw Stop on May 28.
–Anna Oseran