Aquilo

AQUILO IN CONCERT:Sadness has never sounded sweeter than in the dream pop tunes of British duo Aquilo. The pair's beautifully melancholic music combines ambient elements with soulful vocals, and the result is an arresting sound that is at once minimal and completely engrossing. At their mesmerizing live shows Tom Higham and Ben Fletcher remain calm and focused, nailing lush vocal harmonies while layering live synth and guitar atmospherics on gauzy cuts like "You There" and "Losing You." Their low-key approach belies the powerful impact of their music, and fans can't help but be drawn in by the seductive blend of timbres and textures they conjure up.