The Bolshoi Brothers
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to The Bolshoi Brothers
The duo of Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark, as The Bolshoi Brothers they make an impression with this debut album that might bring to mind artists as varied as Paul Weller, David Grey or Pink Floyd.
“Just A Girl” leads with both singing and talking in the prog-influenced climate that’s harmonic and colorful, and “Suburbs” follows with an ominous backdrop amid vivid storytelling that embraces gothic tendencies.
Further along, “Steam Funk” uses spirited guitar and some playful buzzing for a bit of a sci-fi delivery, while “Cauldron” emits plenty of melody via the warm and meticulous songwriting that comes with a retro spirit.
The last 2 tracks don’t disappoint, either. “Built In Obsolescence” benefits much from precise keys, crisp drumming and the occasional cinematic swell in its mesmerizing template, and “This Town” exits with an intimate moment of light strings, soft keys and emotive singing.
The band they were in, The Bolshoi, actually broke up 35 years ago, but the pair came together again during Covid. The songs are all originals, and they welcome many influences to a very eclectic version of indie-rock.
Travels well with: History Of Guns- Half Guns; The Awakening- The Awakening