Lithium Magazine

Review and Photos by Vanessa Markov

www.drivefaster.ca

Female-fronted bands are no longer few and far between in this city; they’re everywhere. I’ll be completely honest in saying that I find a lot of female vocalists don’t fit the dynamic of their band’s music (and vice versa), which generally results in awkward, incomplete sounding songs. Last Thursday, I checked out Drive Faster’s CD Release show at Horseshoe and was genuinely relieved – this band works.

Whatever Angela Saini is doing, she’s doing it right. Her attitude, style, body language and voice are so classy and feminine, yet so rock star at the same time. She reminds me of Madonna in all her 80’s vogue glory – the kind that seems to be creeping into modern pop culture lately. This is a massive asset that, with lots of emphasis, would really work for this band. It’s already working.

Angela’s image combined with Drive Faster’s electro-pop rock sound produces a fresh and promising musical package. Rhythm seekers won’t be disappointed with their catchy and upbeat riffs filled in with modern pop synth. It’s the kind of music that only takes one or two listens to catch the groove regardless of whether or not it was your intention.