The Tell Tale Signs is like a crisp deck of cards, the jokers
so intact they’re practically stuck together. Andy Kohler on lead vocals and
guitar, Jay Galvin on drums, and Taylor Belling on bass guitar, TTTS is a band
that likes to joke around. The Buffalo trio recently released two tracks from its
forthcoming album—due out this summer—,“Us vs. Them” and “Amazon.” Especially
on the latter track, we get sprayed by the waves of an impeachable shore,
where leaves the size of cows drop from the canopy, and the sun shines bright
behind a pair of dark glasses. How can this band cross into such dense
territory without getting snared? I think it’s because these are serious
musicians.
Their sound is really rich, and Kohler’s voice is so reminiscent
of an era, you’ll swear you’re listening to something old. It's a raw revival
of 60s garage rock right at the bluesy moment The Animals and The Who start flying
off their mod, white handlebars into the mucky waters of 70s psychedelia. Plus, the
band is extremely tight, which will make a great studio album and (more
importantly) screaming live shows. The music is full of loud, concrete-floors-with-a-few-carpets-down
drumming, pressed-into-the-microphone shouting, shockingly sweet harmonies on
voice and keyboard, really wet guitar, and exceptional rhythmic energy. The
Tell Tale Signs is the leader of a fresh pack, bound to litter the scene with surprises.
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