Pigeon have managed to deliver quirky, upbeat electro-pop on their second EP, Fortunes.
The genre-defying release, which was self-produced by members of the band, continually introduces intriguing new elements that add to the unique feel of the songs.
Opening track ‘All That Bad’ features pulsing synth and bass sounds paired with a smooth and sultry saxophone, creating an enjoyable slice of indie-electro goodness.
The lyrics revolve around an extraterrestrial encounter, with the repeated line of “You took me to the stars / And remembered my name”.
The Brisbane five-piece seem to be constantly experimenting with eclectic instrumentation and lyrics that range from a futuristic version of Noah’s Ark (‘Animals’) to the flirtatious lines in ‘Your Siren Song’.
Despite these variances, they still manage to maintain a sense of cohesion and flow on the EP.
The band’s breakthrough hit ‘Oh Hebe’ begins as a restrained, lo-fi pop number but quickly explodes into a huge, euphoric dancey chorus with the shout of “Oh Hebe / Don’t leave / I’m growing old”, and even the wonderful entrance of a horn section.
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Having already played coveted sets at festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, and Parklife, Pigeon have been quite the buzz band of late, and their second EP will surely only increase the hype.
Fortunes has catchy, dancefloor-ready choruses in abundance, and once again proves that Pigeon are a band to watch in the future.
