THE PISCES GIRL

photo courtesy Blessing & The Curse

I recently had the opportunity to hear a sneak-peek of the debut album of Blessing & The Curse, a rock group based out of Austin, TX (also known as “the live-music capital of the world.”)

If you’re looking for new music to discover, you just may find a treasure in Blessing and the Curse, who offers a mix of catchy beats, intense lyrics, and melodic vocals. Theirs is a blend that pays homage to classic 70′s rock, the heavy passion of the 90′s and Texas blues, creating a modern day sound that becomes them-a blessing because the music makes you feel good, a curse because it leaves you hooked, wanting more.

Their EP album, “Just Like You,” takes listeners on a musical and thought-provoking journey starting with the raspy vocals of Choice and Consequence and the catchy, guitar-driven beats of the album’s namesake, Just Like You.

Like a siren’s spell, the melodics of Stay With Me Tonight (my favorite) seduces the ear until it crescendos into a full-out rock song, inspiring listeners to sing along and bust out the air-guitar.

In true southern hospitality, Blessing & the Curse offer up a serving of good old-fashioned comfort music: accessible and familiar. Yet, as all good hosts, they put their own spin to create a recipe that is uniquely their own. It’s in a subtle secret ingredient: a dramatic vocal, bluntly honest lyric, catchy guitar riff, or moving percussion.

Whatever it is, yes…And another helping please!

For more info on Blessing & the Curse, like upcoming shows and how to get a free song for download, please visit their site.