The Tweeds Come Full View at the Station Apr. 1

If it’s possible for a band to sound intense yet soothing to the core, Philadelphia’s shoegazing/psychodelic quintet, The Tweeds, succeeds at just that. Sonic sheets hit you like waves in the ocean. Sometimes, the water is murky as heavily distorted guitars murmur in your mind, the wave taking you under when you least expect it. Yet, at other points the cool calm isolation breaks evenly as if you are one with your surroundings, were the vast openness are a sea of possibilities. The smooth vocals combining with slick consistent licks fit together to create a bigger picture. The constant throughout this experience is no matter were you look or listen, there is a picture, which is what you should expect when they hit the stage tonight at the Station. Sometimes seductive echoing vocals juxtaposed with the apocalyptical guitar will place you on an individual island, but just as you begin to separate yourself a wave will break on the shore and the panoramic view will come into focus allowing you to become one with the world at large. The Station 1550 McKean St., 9pm, $5, 21+ -Michael Colavita