Have you ever noticed how some bands and singers are able to hide their accents perfectly with a mastered and rehearsed American accent. Its common in most performers that you actually only find out they're not American when they speak, But there is something about singers with accents that adds an edge to their music, maybe its the small difference in pronunciation or the overall influence of their origin on their sound. Think of bands like Flood of red, Twin Atlantic, Belle and Sebastian, Biffy Clyro and frightened rabbit can you imagine them achieving their sound with out those Scottish accents? or maybe vanilla sky and their Italian accent that at first may seem amusing but later it actually becomes part of their uniqueness. Indie wouldn't be the same with out the casual, laid back, almost narrative breaks in song from bands like the Artic Monkies, The Kooks, Primal scream, Hadouken! and Cage the elephant with an easy British accent. Imagine reggae with out a Jamaican accent. Even heavier bands like Bring me the horizon, The architects and Asking Alexandria let their accents stumble into their music and personally prefer it when bands let Their origins shine through in their style instead of trying to conform to some preconception that makes people think that in order to make a perfect, flowing American accent is required.
Have a listen for yourself:
Have a listen for yourself:
Flood of red- Little lovers
Twin atlantic- What is light? where is laughter?
Frightened rabbit- Swim until you can't see land
Vanilla sky- Just dance(Lady Gaga cover)
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