"Golden Sun" Band Review

   Watch the name people, Golden Sun are bound to break out soon. The Indie Rock sound is a popular niche genre, spawning many #1 singles on the Alternative charts, and even getting on Billboard's Top 100 (Grouplove, Young The Giant). Golden Sun takes this evolving sound, and makes it sound misty and mysterious. Not to mention they rock a whole lot harder.
   Golden Sun is a four piece hailing from Salt Lake City. Everything they have released thus far has been written, recorded, and even produced by themselves. Their discography consists of a six song EP/LP called "Wine Country" in 2011, and a seven song self titled EP released early last year. I heard their song "Electric Ghost" last summer and thought it sounded neat and original, but lately they have been getting a great amount of buzz online. You can download both of their LP/EP albums online on their Bandcamp. Name your price. "goldensun.bandcamp.com"
   There are many bands out there attempting to make it big playing in a Indie/Rock/Pop/Alternative/Etc/BlahBlahBlah band. The titles that go onto genres now days are endless. However, Golden Sun could actually be called "Indie Rock". They rock hard, but aren't afraid to use a plethora of experimental techniques normally found in the Indie Pop genre. The main thing that stands out to me in this band is that the guitar and drums drive this band, just like a true "Rock Band" would. Normally in these "Indie Pop" bands the vocals [and keyboards] are in control. I'm not saying the vocals don't play their part, but this is absolutely a guitar/drum driven band. They're basically a rock band with indie-pop ideas.
   The lead singer even has the kind of voice you would find in a rock band. He sings with great precision, only hitting the notes he has to. It's not super fancy, but he gets work done.
   The guitarist plays extremely well; his speciality is making catchy riffs. The best in my opinion is in "Electric Ghost". It most certainly isn't his only good riff, for nearly every song has the guitar leading the band forward.
   The drums are usually spontaneous and keep the beat. They back the guitar thoroughly and help flourish the band.
   The bass does what the bass should be doing, filling things in and adding to the overall completion of the sound.
   Golden Sun is currently touring the west coast. Maybe if push comes to shove and they get enough fans, they'll come to your town. Enjoy.