PRESS — TREVOR DAVIES

PRESS

“By turns sweeping, lyrical, instant, tender and anthemic, Trevor Davies’ new EP, “Revisions” harnesses a stream of consciousness to the natural world, praising and condemning its highs, lows and midpoints. Through the vehicle of lush grooves, guitars by turn ecstatic and comforting, and soaring vocals, Davies compels the listener to join him on a journey to make sense of this sonic landscape inhabited by impressionistic voyageurs attempting to find meaning through a conflation of surroundings and feelings. If, as one lyric puts it, "music is religion," then we would do well to follow Davies’ sermon..”

— Andrew Williams

(English Professor, Dawson College)

REVIEWS FOR REViSiONS:

Trevor Davies creates an adventurous album experience with "REViSiONS:”

“Trevor Davies, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, embarks on a captivating odyssey with his latest album, REViSiONS. This maximalist indie pop and alternative rock exploration delves into the corrections and improvements that the human race undertakes daily, weaving a thematic tapestry of introspection and hope…” (READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE)

— We Write About Music

REVIEWS FOR THE STREAM:

“The Stream (Suite)” Review by Various Small Flames:

“…each song on the EP “touch[es] on the Buddhist concept of water ‘seeking the lowest level,'” and a sense of emotive and philosophical rumination pervades the record. Opener ‘What Else?’ is a folk-inflected pop song that unfurls in easy rhythm as Davies asks plainly, “What’s so bad about dying? / What’s so sad about crying?” The title track too has something gentle and considered amidst its layers of rich instrumentation, carried along in its own currents as it grows toward a soaring finale.” (READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE)

— Various Small Flames

REVIEWS FOR CAUGHT IN A TRANCE:

“Caught in a Trance” Review by Obscure Sound:

“What would you say?” the opening vocals ask, exuding a climactic pull past the first minute as the various layers intermingle with effervescent whimsy. “You’re caught in a trance,” Davies lets out amidst gentle guitar pulses, traversing into an anthemic closing. “Caught in a Trance” is a consuming track from an album full of them, from the brassy sophistication of “Pure Light” to the twinkling lounge-set lushness of “microdose.” (READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE)

— Obscure Sound

REVIEWS FOR MICRODOSE:

“Microdose,” is a breath of fresh air in this world of maximalist pop music; a perfect example of tight, yet human musicianship played with almost a live jazz band feel and a message we can all grab onto.

— Canadian Beats

REVIEWS FOR PURE LIGHT:

A consuming new single from singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Trevor Davies, “Pure Light” delivers a charismatic and soulful sound, propelled by glistening organs, expressive brass, and suave guitar tones.

— Obscure Sound

REVIEWS FOR DEAR LIFE (AWRY):

“Dear Life” carries a sturdy percussive foundation, contrasting against Davies’ haunting vocals. Rounded out by synthesizers, guitar layers, and vocal harmonies, the new single is a bright Canadian release, in line with his musical peers Dan Mangan and Paul Murphy (Wintersleep).

— Dusty Organ

REVIEWS FOR GLASS BEAD GAME:

“It does fall over itself, the grandeur of it all though too. And that is before you get to the singing which never has an idle moment as it changes tact every step of the way, so Glass Bead Game makes for something that is singular and as crafty as can be. I do like that the rulebook is well and truly being torn up here and it [is] a most arresting of listens as a result.”

— Kevin Hugger (mp3hugger.com)

“By keeping balance between soft melodies and dynamic outbursts, Trevor Davies quickly attracts the interest of each Rock fan. His shape-shifting vocal performance will also not leave you unaffected and can even satisfy the most selective ears.”

— Nagamag.com