Days of August - “Postcards”

Photo by Leo Kramer

When they first pitched us their new track, “Postcards,” Days of August said: “The good part is from 0:00 - 4:01!” And upon listening, they were not lying. The Rogaland-based trio went on to list several influences, from Bon Iver to Hollow Coves, and it’s as though we could not say yes enough; “Postcards” is very easily one of the finest indie folk tracks that we have heard this year. It begins with some charmingly plucked acoustic guitar(s), treated with very little production– in fact, it sounds like it’s all straight from the mic– such a beautiful sound... Once the vocals begin, it is difficult to ignore the Sufjan Stevens vibes, and the way that they ease up into their breathy falsetto is sure to lure you back for multiple listens.

Following the end of the first verse, there are some vocal harmonies that will completely blow your mind. And it was at this point that we thought we had heard it all, but “Postcards” was not even close to being finished with us. And fans of Manchester Orchestra will know exactly what we mean once they hear the drums come in, widening the track to an astronomical level of sound. As a reminder, the song began as something that sounded as though it were being performed in the living room, but, at this point, it has reached a sold-out-arena level of sound quality– and this transition is done so gradually that it might be missed upon the first listen. Luckily, it costs you exactly the same ($0.00) to go back and hear it again and again.

Of course, Days of August do not let you forget the sweet sounds of that intro, bringing it back once more before sweeping the track back up into its full production. This track is truly amazing, and though the band will not be releasing their LP until September, they have promised a bunch of singles before then. This is definitely not the last time they will be on the blog.

-TM