Ohvaur is a band based in Chicago, originally from Miami, who play very organic, melodic electronic-based music. If you’re one of those who stops reading at the moment you see the word “electronic”, you should definitely read on. Ohvaur has a lot more in common with a lot of melodic, dreamy and sensitive indie-bands than with beat-based electronica-projects. In Ohvaur’s music, it’s the organic, “real” instruments who provide most of the rhythmic foundation, while the electronics provide the more melodic elements in the songs. Ohvaur’s music is melancholic, but at the same time also light and optimistic. Beautiful double harmonies, fine melodies, great dynamics and a very nice balance between the organic and electronic elements. This is warm music. References may be as diverse as Death Cab for Cutie, The Album Leaf, David Sylvian, Depeche Mode, Radiohead…

I mentioned The Album Leaf, – a clear sound-reference on some of the songs. Ohvaur’s Timothy Den has played with the Album Leaf on their tours in the USA several times, so that may be an explanation for the similarities in sound.

You can buy the EP on CD Baby, and listen to one of the songs from it here:

Ohvaur – Not what this century wants