Ash Koley Can Make Much "Brighter At Night"

One of my favorite discoveries of 2011 was undoubtedly Winnipeg based group Ash Koley. The band just released a new music video for their second single "Brighter At Night," in support of their debut album "Inventions," which features eight original tracks, and available now. These eight tracks were selected for "Inventions" from scores of songs written over the past five years because they truly depict their style and character.
Don't be fooled by the eponymous nature of the name. Ash Koley is a Canadian New Wave/alternative pop band from Winnipeg consists of Ashley Michelle Koley (lead singer), after whom the band is named, and her buddy Phil Deschambault (guitar, keyboard). Their sound is an amalgamation of diverse influences, their songs sketch together diverse melodies and lyrics, drawing on cross-generational influences from Abba to the Eurythmics, and from Peter Gabriel to Radiohead. The result is a band that is a full embodiment of what they each bring to the duo – quirky charm, and upbeat classic pop music.
The catchy and sunny "Brighter At Night" opens the CD sounding like something Blondie would do. A band that has this much charisma can make the night brighter and better than ever before. This song is poppy and brings us more clever melody and lyrics than before. The song has a moderate tempo, pianos, and a great vocalist to go with it all. The Canadian pop-duo really brings it together with her strong and present voice. The video, shot in Vancouver, is fun to watch too. The dancing is fun to watch because I can't recall a video that uses flash lights in its choreography. The video is best described as a romantic version of the night with flashlights and group dynamics. It's also a great video to watch about what to do to have fun when there is a power outage. "Brighter at Night," is an energy-packed trip into the world of night and its beauty.
With "Inventions," they have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands of this new decade. "For us, creating music is like building little inventions. Every song we write comes from an idea we then craft, construct and design into something we both fall in love with," said Koley of the album title. Inventing doesn't stop at songwriting for this Winnipeg twosome. "Each song has a different personality and reflects those moments we were in when we wrote them. We feel the tracks selected for 'Inventions' give a perfect introduction to Ash Koley," said Deschambault. All the tracks are powerful, served by upbeat melodies and poetic lyrics, and the band's trademark: Koley's haunting voice. In a few words, the album is pure fun and optimism!