Quickly gaining the attention of the media world, The Brevet has been busy with features on various popular television shows such as 90210 and American Idol. They have also been showcased in the L.A. Times, as well as OC Weekly, along with a few other publications. Made up of Aric Chase Damm (vocals, guitar), Michael Jones (vocals, piano), David Aguiar (drums), and Ben Ross (bass), the motivation for the band began when Damm and Jones were in middle school. As if to illustrate the importance of the arts in school, the two young men were first inspired by their school’s music program.
So who are The Brevet and what do they sound like? Described as Americana, The Brevet has put in hard work and effort into each project they produce from each album to every live performance. Releasing their debut full-length album, Battle Of The Heart, in 2013, their Chapter 1 EP in 2014, The Brevet are set to return on August 5th with new EP, Embers. Through each piece of work the band creates, they gain a heightened reputation for raw passion and talent from their fans, and with their latest five track offering, the consensus should be no different.
Starting things off, “Meet Me In The Night” comes in with drums reminiscent of a lazy beach day, followed quickly by slightly twangy guitars to create a bouncing style. Complemented by gentle vocals that flow into a slight growl to create passion, this track is a love song lyrically, while the instrumentals embed hope and wonder. Next comes the title track, “Embers,” picking up the pace with a quicker tempo, but no less deep. Continuing on the theme of love, the songwriting explores love without worry. Aptly named, this track is a perfect companion to new love around a bonfire. Continuing on, “Be Your Man” opens with a chorus of soft harmonic ohs’ before Southern style guitars kick in and provide the heavier notes for this track. While other pieces on the EP may feel like a new love playlist, this one has the soulful ingredients that makes up a sound of deeper burning commitment to another soul.
Featuring a delicate piano playing the ghost of a lullaby is “There With You.” Soon diving into an energetic beat, the tempo levels back out for the verse as quiet melodic vocals act as an echo behind the main vocals, creating a haunting vibe. Concluding too soon, “Hold On” wraps up the EP with a soft acoustic guitar and strong vocals. Self-reflection is evident in the songwriting, but the lyrics are not limited only to the point of view from the singer as the song feels like an attempt to connect on the subject of life experiences and not being alone in them, despite what the circumstances may feel like.
Hope and love are represented beautifully on Embers with instrumentals weaving the hopeful pieces and vocals passionately delivering love. The Brevet continues to offer the skills they are best known for with Embers, and fans will be delighted with the textures presented on this release. In addition, there is no level of disappointment that there are a limited number of tracks, although each one will leave listeners yearning more simply because the songs are that well constructed. CrypticRock gives Embers 5 out of 5 stars.
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