Consummation Katie Von Schleicher
Album number two from Katie Von Schleicher, when not in the band Wilder Maker, is a broader undertaking than her debut. Moderately paced and reflective, ‘Consummation’ is a warm and endearing listen that effortlessly flits between acoustic introspection and more amplified and immediate tracks. The result is a sound that is ample but avoidant of bombast, an impressive balance shown on uptempo numbers like ‘Loud’ and ‘Can You Help?’. Hinting at Psych-tinged Indie Rock like that by Mercury Rev or Built To Spill, Von Schleicher’s vocals, riffs and melodies create an interesting and satisfying balance worth checking out.