When Deap Vally’s Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards play, they don’t just put on a show — they stage a full assault on the senses. Even though the group is only a two-piece band, with Troy on guitar and vocals and Edwards on drums, they harness the power of pure rock in a way that is truly mind-blowing.
The duo is a throwback to Led Zeppelin that still manages to sound modern and fresh, and there is certainly no one out there right now like them. As soon as they step out on stage dressed in their glam-rock best, they exude genuine confidence and sex appeal. Edwards is positively feral, smashing into her drums as if they’re an ex-boyfriend, and Troy’s vocals are reminiscent of Jack White — she wails and moans in a way that commands everyone’s attention. Every audience Deap Vally plays to is at the band’s mercy, which may actually be the greatest thing anyone could ask for.
— Yasmine Panah
