This four piece (all girls) band, fronted by Heather Heywood, is one of my favorite acts on the Velvet Blue roster. Their latest ep is titled Unfortunate End and according to the bands bio it is about the demise of 4 different female protagonists. This release is dark and brooding, with the juxtaposition of Heywood’s sensual vocals accompanied by the heaviness of the music and the subject matter. There isn’t anything else quite like this. Musically Kissing Cousins remind me of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds because of the southern gothic feel and the lyrical storytelling that puts you right in the middle of the songs. You can feel the darkness, the heaviness, and the desperation. This is an amazing follow up to their full length, Pillar of Salt. The progression is pleasing in all its somber and darkened glory.
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