Amazing News: One eskimO Launch More US Dates

Musically and miraculously, One eskimO occupy a lovely and accessible space reserved for the greats, a layered cake of Britpop and adult-alternative with a clubby frosting. The diverse songs on the debut album purvey a delicate power and delicious pathos, conjuring moods previously offered by likes of The Beatles, Radiohead, or Moby, with a soulful finish that recalls Jimmy Somerville’s work with Bronski Beat.

When One eskimO lead singer Kristian Leontiou described in an interview wanting to make music that’s amazing and beautiful and heartbreaking and filmic, I’m not sure even he anticipated how a song like “Amazing” could become the heartbreakingly beautiful film soundtrack to our lives.

An epic melody carries the lyric of “Amazing” to emotional crescendos as Leontiou croons about a redemptive cosmic oneness that’s both ridiculously corny and achingly sincere. On an already great album, it’s the kind of song that takes it to the next level in ways that embody why “taking it to the next level” has become such a lovely but worn phrase for such carelessly timeless creations.

Based on videos we’ve watched, the live One eskimO shows present a gently intimate ensemble on acoustic instruments, creating a soaring but spare mix that really lets Leontiou’s vocals shine.

After kicking off the festival season a few weeks ago at Coachella, One eskimO continue their US tour well into the summer. The current jaunt features several dates opening for Michael Franti and Spearhead, mixed in with some solo headlining dates in small venues. A young band this promising warrants attention; let’s welcome their warm ambition as we check out these gigs. –Andrew William Smith, Editor

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