Auxiliary

     Okay lighter music fans; we finally found the band for you! These guys are called Auxiliary and they are an alternative rock band from Rolling Meadows. You can definitely hear the alternative in them with just a slight tint of jazz around the edges. The band consists of Connor Gooding on guitar and vocals, Kyle Gentile on drums and percussion instruments, Timmy Leuver on guitar, Marty Quinn on bass, Mitch Schaeflein on lead vocals, Laura Tam on keyboardist/french horn, and Chris Walenstchik wailing on the trumpet.

     The EP begins with the song "Strength In Numbers" featuring an impressive bass solo from Quinn. I find the song to be very soothing due to its slow pace, and nice shimmering guitar tone. The song more or less slugs along, but the slow pace definitely brings out the melody more allowing for quite the peaceful experience. It's also nice to have something I can relax to while I am sitting at home writing these reviews. 'Let This Love Go' brings the band to a bit of a faster pace with an impressive guitar solo near the end. 'No Today No Tomorrow' starts off with yet another impressive bassline by Marty which also carries some of my favorite vocal work by Schaeflein. Fourth comes 'Spade' which starts off with a beautifully cohesive guitar and drum line, and also features nice french horn undertones played out by Tam. The fifth and final track, 'Break Free' starts off with a calmingly vibrant melody shimmered out on the guitar followed by the vocal talents of Mitch Schaeflein.

      All things considered, if you like something fun to listen and relax to; Auxiliary is the band for you. You can find their EP, Drift, on their website.