On debut EP The Years, the young Guelph, Ontario duo Memoryhouse layer reverb over wistful, bittersweet hooks and minimal drum machine tics like a more fresh-faced Beach House. Evan Abeele, a student of classical music, originally intended Memoryhouse to be a multimedia art project, pairing his compositions with singer Denise Nouvion's photographs. Over time, the duo evolved. We spoke with Abeele about Windows 95, Grizzly Bear, and pneumonia.
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