Vancouver B.C. band Red Cedar is comprised of five musicians who have earned their chops in previous gigs across a myriad of genres. The result of this accumulation of experience and influences, from country to metal, punk to roots, is their debut album of psychedelic rock, Enter the Sun Gods. The self-release is a tight set of six songs that call to mind Neil Young and My Morning Jacket, heavy with atmosphere that builds into brilliant peaks, like sun breaking through the clouds. Even with the short playlist, two singles standout – “Twice as Hard” and “Way Back Home.” Catch a free download from their website or look for Red Cedar on iTunes. – Written by SMarx
SIMILAR | Band of Horses, The Moondoggies, Yukon Blonde