New band of the day – No 687: Salem

Featuring bass-dominated beats, and deep and distorted vocals, this synth duo create a closed and claustrophobic soundHometown(s): Michigan and Kansas City.The lineup: John Holland (synths), Heather Marlatt (vocals), and Jack Donoghue (beats, raps).The background: Salem are a sort of American version of the xx, a three-piece "rock band" incorporating many of the recording procedures and instrumental techniques normally located in the digital domain of dubstep. Their music – we're going to...

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