rEDOLENT

rEDOLENT (stylized in reverse caps lock) is an Edinburgh based band whose synth-driven pop blends its bright, uptempo style with a sense of low-level melancholy. They certainly enjoy their breakbeats, which, when combined with their soft, pastel toned electronic layers, gives off an understated club vibe that adds to their distinctive sound. They are led by vocalist and guitarist Robin Herbert, who sings in a gentle voice about subject matters that frequently visit some somber personal places, though without much brooding. Their songs have a looped feel in some cases, but they are melodically strong, and the band makes the choice to deliver them in a subdued and self-restrained manner, and they make that work quite well.