Last week, I went to the Lock Tavern in London to see King Charles perform. Little did I know that I would be treated to four VERY good performances. One of these performances came from a pair of Brits that call themselves Aspen Sails. I wonder if they’ve ever been to Aspen, Colorado? Unimportant.

Charlie Johns and Bertie Telezynski, aka Aspen Sails, were amazing. Gentle melodies drifted from their mouths as they skillfully stroked their guitars (get your mind out of the gutter) and beat lightly on the drums. Aspen Sails wasn’t just enjoyable for their tunes, they had a fantastic stage presence, interacting with an intimate crowd that was fully immersed in the music.

At one point, they played an entire song, floating through the audience, singing to individuals as they passed. It was one of the most unique things I’ve ever experienced at a show. After they got off stage, I was excited to go home and download their music, but obviously it wouldn’t be that easy. Other than a couple tracks on myspace, I couldn’t find their music anywhere. I was disappointed but nothing I could do right?

Turns out they are releasing their debut album, entitled Maud EP, next week. I managed to get my hands on a copy, and have listened to it quite a bit already. It’s pretty damn good. They produce comforting folk music that would fit perfectly in the scene of a cold winter’s day in front of the fireplace. The dual vocals of Johns and Telezynski creates a passionate harmony that effectively expresses their emotional lyrics. Amazing debut, really amazing.