Queen Licorice
This Toronto-based alternative band was a little easier for me to listen to than the previous one had been. The first song I heard was pretty mainstream, but still had originality to it, and it sounded like something that would make the top forty on 102.1. The next song had more feedback and guitar twang which made it a little heavier, but the feedback was done with skill and actually added a pretty melody before the group really started rocking out. Most of my favorite rock songs are a combination of nice melody and heavier riffs, so I was really enjoying this number. The tempo kept changing, which kept the audiences attention and was well received, especially considering the band never missed a beat. The tambourine coming in part way through the song was a nice addition and, combined with the complicated tempo changes added substance and depth. “Queen Licorice” work well together, and are a pleasure to listen to. It was a nice way to end my NXNE experience for the year.
