A sonic force to be reckoned with— Delphi Ravens aren’t your average band; this alternative and indie rock powerhouse refuses to fit into a single mold. Born from the misty landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, they channel raw emotion and electrifying energy into every note, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fiercely original. Their music is a tempest—sometimes brooding and ethereal like Fleetwood Mac, other times crushing and cathartic like Deftones or Foo Fighters, with a dark allure reminiscent of Evanescence. If you are looking for the kind of band that is highly unpredictable and still personally accessible, Delphi Ravens got you!
At the heart of the band’s debut album, “KEEPER OF SECRETS” is the commanding presence of vocalist Kira whose voice doesn’t just sing—it soars, pierces, and lingers like an unforgettable dream. Alongside bassist and songwriter Papa B, the band creates immersive, high-voltage compositions that blur the lines between alternative rock, grunge, and atmospheric indie in a project that features 13 tracks, spanning 53 minutes and 28 seconds.
“KEEPER OF SECRETS” is the mark of a band that is neither vanilla nor chocolate, but an intoxicating swirl of flavors—dynamic, intense, and impossible to ignore. A track like “Take My Hand” isn’t just any ordinary song; it is a visceral experience that pulls you into the depths of emotion and energy. I love how the jam keeps on transcending, immersing a listener deeper into its haunting allure as the soulfully rich vocals of Kira meld beautifully with the instrumentation, creating something of a cathartic release. This song is like that much-needed companion on any late-night introspective walk, guiding you towards your own destiny. When we talk about music giving someone solace, this is exactly what we mean!
“Last Memories” is like this wall of sound that envelops you fully as Delphi Ravens draw you into their haunting melodies, leaving an indelible mark thanks to how cinematic that performance actually is—like a storm rolling in, powerful and unapologetically alive. You just have to listen to this jam to better understand it!
Another personal favorite has to be “How Wrong You Are” not only because of how raw, vulnerable, and emotion-fueled it is but also because it features an intriguing instrumentation interplay, heightening the track’s emotions as the lucid lyrics imprint themselves permanently on a listener’s mind, making this jam hard to get rid of even after it is no more. This tune is both personal and universally relatable, an ode to finally transcending that toxic love and person. This is the ultimate anthem of moving on, and the raw emotions are palpable, allowing a listener to find their own story within the lyrics and emotion-fueled delivery.
“Bittersweet” features a smooth foundation as the guitar, bass, and drums seamlessly interplaying provide a delightful backdrop for the rich, lush, and soulful vocals of Kira who unleashes a medley of raw, instantly accessible emotions backed by such instrumental virtuosity as each and every member of the band contributes to the fullness of the sound.
There is an inescapably irresistible nostalgic warmth and blossom with the track “Burn at Both Ends.” The track’s sound design is achieved right— the alluring guitar solos unleashed as the jam progresses are such awe-inspiring guitar virtuosity on display from a band that prides itself on authentic passion for their craft. Like most of the jams here, this track is deeply emotional and infectious.
For anyone who likes to dance with joyful abandon, there is no better track to do it to than “Between the Lines” which has this inescapable infectious thrill as the free-flowing, lively beats conjure up rock n’ roll reminiscence, albeit subtly but effectively.
“KEEPER OF SECRETS” is worthy of fanfare and the numbers are looking too good for the band’s first-ever full-length project. So far, it has amassed over 100K Spotify streams, and the numbers are projected to get even higher.
Leave everything else you are doing and wallow in this hauntingly beautiful, raw, emotional, infectious, and memorable body of work from a trailblazing band who know what they are doing!