by Rod Christie 

Who: The High Dials
What: post-Pepper flashback garage psychedelica
Where: Montreal, PQ
To Contact: info@thehighdials.com, www.thehighdials.com.

The High Dials announce their latest incarnation (they were formerly known as The Datson 4) with a throwback sound that sparkles and grooves. Their latest album, A New Devotion, is a perfect blend of influence and innovation, updating the R&B sounds of the British Invasion with a modern luster. Songwriter and guitarist Trevor Anderson has crafted a Rickenbacher-friendly, 18-track work that has garnered support from none other than Little Steven (The E-Street Band), that stays true to the bands sonic aesthetic of crafted harmonies, danceable beats and open-minded exploration. Says Anderson “I like a good, vapid, pop tune as much as the next guy, but it’s the albums – the ones that keep giving up new secrets, they are the ones we hunger for.” Recorded at Vespa Studios (Toronto) and Silent Sound Studios (Montreal), the album also features diverse instrumentation that includes flute, tables, violin and a horn section to sweeten up the rock punch. If you enjoy The Kinks, Love, Big Star or Supergrass, you’ll certainly get a buzz out of A New Devotion.

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