Americana from Vancouver. - The Crescent Sky: Steady (Here and in Between)
posted 30 Jun 2019 by Krister Axel
Joins the rugged vocal-power of the American folk canon with a pop-friendly production sense. --- photo credit: Anna Ratzlaff

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With a combination of pure acoustic string power, sharp dynamics, and prominent vocal harmony, The Crescent Sky build a rich tapestry of folk-tinged melody and bluegrass energy, combined with a sense of youthful optimism. The connection between the percussive groove and the choppy 8th-note strum from the acoustic guitar creates a beautiful framework for the down-verse, and the up-chorus.

Adding in the gorgeous synergy between the multiple lead vocals, and the palpable sense of self-affirmation, we find a passionate and melodic paean to the moment we decide to be truly on our own. The first step: letting go of the past.

Holding on to memories I’ve had since I was young
Waving down the taxis
They leave me one by one

Steady, the latest from Vancouver’s The Crescent Sky, is a rich, collective effort from 4 talented vocalists that joins the rugged vocal-power of the American folk canon with a pop-friendly production sense.

photo credit: Anna Ratzlaff

The Crescent Sky is a vocally-driven four-part indie-rock band from British Columbia. This song is featured on our Americana playlist.

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Krister Bjornson Axel

Ogdensburg, New York

Paris, France. Madison, Wisconsin. Los Angeles. Ashland, Oregon. Ottawa. I write music, I write about music, and I write code. See also: photography, prose, podcasting. I have 1 gorgeous wife, 2 amazing kids, and many interests.


Recent Awards: 2020 ND (Photo) Honorable Mention, 2020 Accenti Writing Contest Finalist