One of the many exciting interstate acts lured to the Format Festival of Song shows by curator Ben Revi, Ainslie Wills and her band were described to me as Feist with a little bit of rock. It's a fairly accurate assessment, with both the evocative, commanding vocal presence and jazzy flourishes so eloquently conjured by our Canadian friend but with a bluesier undertone and a subtle, indeterminate wackiness. Her EP 'Somebody for Everyone' peaks with its most upbeat moment as 'Quite Capable' double tracks that incredible voice around a tight muted guitar riff and a driving beat as one sassy verse breaks out into a spacey chorus that is simply grand.
Ainslie and her band are playing the 'Format Festival of Song Vol 3: Rock' show at Format on the 24th. You should come, it'll be great.
Ainslie and her band are playing the 'Format Festival of Song Vol 3: Rock' show at Format on the 24th. You should come, it'll be great.
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