Under the Radar: Clock Opera
When it comes to alternative pop music from London, there is a certain niche of music that blends electronic sounds with melodic indie guitars. See Elbow, Keane... even Coldplay.
But, even if it is a predictable musical route, it's one that for me continually sounds fresh. Enter Clock Opera, a band who somehow manages to sound just like the above bands, but completely unique at the same time.
Take a listen to their lead title single off their upcoming album, Belongings. It's a beautiful song about a man who's transient life finds a home in his love. It starts off quiet and quirky before unfolding into an anthemic climax.
And the video is pretty amazing, too. They use a cool kaleidoscopic effect fro some of the landscapes that is pretty mesmerizing.