Local band Minor Characters released their first EP today. The songs have the perfect mix of indie, pop, and bluesy sounds, with even a hint of surf rock. Singer Andrew Pelletier has a very distinctive voice, almost that of a modern day George Harrison. “Come Break My Heart” is a spot on love song, leaving the listener feeling sympathetic to the lyricist (“I hope you’re full of lies/when you told me not to love you anymore”). It’s clear that the band’s influences include the oldies and classics, but the addition of each members’ personal instrumental sounds make it their own. The amount of white noise after “Ladders” left me a little confused at first, which then made me realize that the white noise was sadly the end of the EP. Minor Characters left me wanting more. I’m very much looking forward to what else they’ve got up their sleeves.

You can stream the self-titled EP in its entirety here.

Catch them tonight at Subterranean with Atlanta’s Gringo Star and fellow Chicagoans Village. This 17+ show starts at 8:30PM, with Minor Characters playing first. Grab tickets here.

Want a taste of what to expect? Check out this live video of “If I Were You.”

Minor Characters - Live Studio Performance - If I Were You from Chris Hershman on Vimeo.