Iver

“Iver is one of those bands that makes my eyes get wide, my jaw drop open, and my conversations stop. When I first heard “Citadel of Stars” I fell instantly in love... If you like love songs, piano, or beautiful indie-pop, Iver is the new rising star.” Iver is composed of two accomplished songwriters, pianists, and vocalists, Blake Powell and Morgan Cornwell. The two musicians met in a college music class and immediately connected on multiple levels. They both played piano, so despite wishes to write and perform together, they felt limited. However, as most fated stories go, these limitations led to some unconventional innovation... double pianos. Although they were unaware of the effect their music would possess, their memorable melodies and stellar piano playing unwittingly created a sound that surpasses genre. The truth is, you may not have ever heard a mixture of sound like Iver's. Iver is your life's soundtrack. Contemplative, intelligent, indie rock. You would never think that Dashboard Confessional type male vocals and sweet and delicate female vocals could blend so beautifully. Two pianos played together create a wall of sound capable of heavy-hitting rock or patient classical like montages. Music is about emotion and Iver may just evoke every one. The public reaction to Iver was overwhelming, instantaneous, and truly powerful. The release of their one and only record, Citadel of Stars EP (tracks from Citadel Of Stars EP can be heard at www.myspace.com/ivermusic), was wildly accepted and acclaimed. After much consideration and thoughtful growth, Iver has now begun writing new material for their highly anticipated second installment of songs as well as live performances. Keep your eyes and ears open, because the movement is back.