By Reese Cann
Infinity Song hadn’t crossed my radar until Terminal West posted them as an upcoming act. The group is a foursome of siblings raised in Detroit and New York City, mining the softer grooves of rock that sounds like it’s from the late 60’s or 70’s without being obvious in doing it. Maybe it’s the cast of characters that they are on stage, but it has to do more with their harmonies, song craft and lyrics that hold for those that listen.
The band was introduced by their manager, and proud father, who had significant impact on their musical education. On this rainy Georgia night, it was a great pairing of a band that has some great songs and a crowd who was more than happy to soak in set entertainment such as a band dance-off. The reference to other family bands is an obvious one, but their show is well choreographed for each of the members to engage the audience and create some musical “wow” moments.
Such as? Well, “Hater’s Anthem,” for one. Tossed into the middle of the set, it apparently became viral last year when it was released, but as the saying goes, “It’s not an old joke if you haven’t heard it before.” It’s a song of these polarized times, it’s social commentary not soulful like Marvin Gaye but rather wrapped in sugary 60’s pop. It’s the best single I’ve heard in a long time, so good that I expected it to be the finale. Helpfully, this isn’t an angry or profane band. There’s a spirit of moving forward through troubles to a better place in much of their work.
An extended cut of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” was an enjoyable performance piece early in the set, but songs like “Slow Burn,” “Metamorphosis” or “Lotus” suggest that their setlist won’t have room to accommodate covers very long. Three albums into their career, one has to wonder if their next will break them open to the masses.
