Florence + the Machine, a British indie pop-rock group, have a collection of beautiful, emotional, harpy tunes, backed up by the amazing talent and lead singer know as Florence Welch. Their second album, Ceremonials, was released in October to rave reviews.
In her first album, Lungs, Welch sings of darker times, her songs often consisting of heavy drumbeating and melancholy, fragile lyrics. Lungs was a tentative step from the shadows for Welch, and an impressive one at that. Since then, her music has been featured in the Twilight movies, giving her a chance to expand on her fan base, and now, two years since Lungs’ release, Welch takes it up a notch and shows what she is really made of.
What would that be, exactly? Amazing vocals, catchy tunes, and frenzied, resonant choruses are just the beginning. Her music is rich with instruments, the most unique being the harp. As a whole, the band works together to create lush, distinct sounds which have earned Florence + the Machine a loyal and constantly-growing fan base. Most recently, they were the featured musical artist on Saturday Night Live and performed spectacularly. Welch sang her two singles from Ceremonials, “Shake It Out” and “No Light, No Light.” As usual, she sang like a goddess, and even made a surprise appearance in a Thanksgiving-themed sketch. If there’s anything we know about Florence Welch, it’s that she’s never disappoints.
