Della Croix are a duo of friends who have been playing music together since elementary school. Troy and Ryan crafted Della Croix’s self-titled album over the past summer, when both were in their hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. Showing audible collaborative chemistry, Ryan’s fluidly melodic guitar playing pairs cohesively with Troy’s pop-forward voice and keyboard work. Evident of this is the track “August,” a pleasing and catchy success from the album. The “maybe my head is in a different place,” hook around the one-minute turn shines. The preceding verses exude a patient nonchalance, permitting this melodic turn to stand out. Ryan’s soaring guitar playing is prominent in the final minute. Effectively melodic power-pop and college-rock sentiments show on “August” and throughout this new album from Della Croix.
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“August” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of October 2019’ Spotify playlist.
