This week we feature Parotia, a local band that has it really going on. Parotia features reggae-flavored jams, a staple in the local scene. Parotia really brings something unique to the table, however. We get to hear an array of slightly more diverse instrumentation- everything from synth, to didgeridoo, to djembe, to something called the "mini moog". The impressive thing to check out when listening to their music is how they perfectly weave together electronic and organic sounds. I don't know how best to describe this, except that for some reason it strongly reminds me of the Lion King soundtrack. Of course reggae flavorings are a bit different than Lion King's African sounds, but there is definitely a quality in Parotia's music that subtly suggests something primal and very beautiful.

If that sounds a little too artsy for some of you out there, I will also say that Parotia is straight up a great band. Check them out on March 26^th at the Rush United Methodist Church Benefit Concert.