Ponychase

posted March 21, 2014 #

The story of Ponychase is an endearing one. Jordan Caress had a handful of demos that didn't quite fit her current band and fell outside what she had done under her own name. At the same time, Beth Cameron of Forget Cassettes had just moved back to Nashville from Chicago and was looking for a little rejuvenation in her own musical undertakings. The two paired up and fleshed out what is now Ponychase and their full-length record Parade of Youth.

For me, the album is a compelling musical undertaking but Jordan's vocals are the clincher. She's able to emote a sense of sincere melancholy without being over the top. I'm looking forward to their show at Piano's tomorrow (with Forget Cassettes as well). If you can't make the show, dive into the record. If you can make the show, dive in as well so you're not the bozo that doesn't know all the words.