Chanteclaire - “Colors and Shapes”
Chanteclaire is a Philadelphia-based trio, consisting of sister and brother Jemma and Max Mines, and their friend Elias Rappaport. Their story is similar to many in that they formed over the pandemic, but their music is quite different– and by different we mean that it is phenomenal.
Approximately 24 hours ago, we received their latest musical gift to the world, entitled “Colors and Shapes,” and this track, stylistically, is all over the place; it’s got vibe, it’s got zest, it’s got grit– it’s got a whole heck of a lot of everything and, at times, it feels more like a theatrical production than just some song from some band… Because it starts small and it grows tall, then settles back down, then changes directions– it is the most exquisite emotional rollercoaster ride and it is bound to become one of the tools by which we measure all future submissions.
In lieu of writing a dissertation, we shall call it indie rock, with delicious moments of psychedelia, topped with chewy, little, new-wave candy sprinkles and cherries plucked from the branches of post-punk. For once, we are truly at a loss for words– or we are at a loss of the ability to put the words into their proper places… It’s better that you just listen to “Colors and Shapes” and draw your own conclusions, then, like us, wait patiently for Chanteclaire’s next release.
Okay, so… We couldn’t help ourselves… We went ahead and listened to their previous release, “Ripped Off The Covers,” and have come to the conclusion that “Colors and Shapes” is not just some sort of fluke– this trio knows exactly what they’re doing. And you really need to hear this one as well:
And then, to slow things down a bit, be sure to press play on “Great Depression.” We’re going to stop here before they accuse us of stalking…
(And, of course, don’t forget to follow them on Spotify:)
-TM