listen to a new song from vancouver sleep clinic
it’s not very often that you find a band with a name that so accurately describes their intended aesthetic. aside from the slight geographical misdirection (the sleep clinic is based out of brisbane, not vancouver), tim bettinson’s music functions just as you would expect. he openly admits that his songs are catered towards fans of bon iver and james blake; i see the former much more than the latter in his new song “vapour.”
it’s airy and driven by a very similar falsetto and acoustic guitar tandem approach to the one that appeared on justin vernon’s first album, but “vapour” also retains some discernible electronic elements, perhaps creating a loophole for people who would be quick to write him off as another rustic cabin wannabe. if it’s any consolation, i live in eau claire and think this song is worth a listen. check it out below and see for yourself.