Listen Up: Jack and White
Folk-pop outfit Jack and White has hit the indie music scene with their first studio release, the “Gemini EP,” which dropped in late August.
The duo consists of Jack Matranga and Brooke White, two California natives looking to embody the easy, breezy sound of the West Coast through their music. The “Gemini EP” is a six-track album loaded with acoustic melodies, upbeat rhythms and seamless vocal harmonizing fit for an afternoon lounging on the warm sands of Huntington Beach.
The album opens with the jubilant “Double Trouble,” a song carried by White’s rich, sultry voice and Matranga’s jaunty guitar strumming. With lyrics noting iconic landmarks like Sunset Boulevard and San Diego, the “Gemini EP” opens with a strong West Coast influence in tow.
The sunny-side-up nature of the album’s beginning encompasses the “Gemini EP” as a whole with other notable tracks like “Gemini” and “Smoke and Mirrors” rounding out the uplifting vibe of the entire EP.
The album concludes with “Feathers,” a touching tune that describes two forlorn lovers floating away from each other in seemingly contented spirits. The song is accented by White’s haunting vocals, Matranga’s soft backup and the dainty addition of chimes.
Jack and White will appeal to fans of similar folk-pop acts and duos like She & Him, Rilo Kiley and Castledoor. The newly released “Gemini EP” is available for digital download through amazon.com and the iTunes store.
Posted by Lindsay Shoemake
on Sep 8 2011. Filed under Leisure.
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