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BEAK

Bear in mind, few people know that band BEAK, hailing from Bristol, United Kingdom, shaped their sound from an amalgamation of genres like post-rock, krautrock, and psychedelic pop. Formed by the enigmatic frontman Geoff Barrow (also known for his role in Portishead), BEAK has carved its niche in the music industry with its distinctive old-school, gritty sound that seems paradoxically fresh. Their hypnotic tonality and driving beats have made them nothing short of an aural sensation. Think of them as those profoundly striking black-chrome finish guitars, they catch your eye among the more colourful options, yet hold their ground with their unique charm.

Their music videos, too, hold a similar spellbinding quality. The video for their song "The Brazilian," for instance, is nothing short of a surreal visual trip. You are taken through grainy landscapes and abstract imagery, reflecting a profound melancholy, like a Salvador Dali painting in motion. On the contrary, the video for "Brean Down" is an intricately choreographed yet subtly humorous dance performance. The dancers seem to mimic the uncontrollable movements of someone battling an internal conflict, something quite metaphorical for the internal struggles we all, at times, go through. But here's an unexpected twist - this choreography was intended to be like that, giving us insight into the band's creative impulses. Subverting expectations is their game, and BEAK certainly does it in intriguing ways. So, next time you play BEAK, remember: there might be more to it than meets the ear!

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