SYREN is a 3-piece all-girl band from Michigan , USA with a sound that despite the use of an
acoustic guitar, bass and drums sounds very bombastic and big, equal to almost a normal
hardrocking act. However, the main thing here that makes SYREN standout between the rest are
the excellent vocals of guitarists ERIN BENNETT. Her singing is very melodic and due to the
lack of the electric guitar sounds very upfront and therefore perhaps making it a pleasure to listen
to all throughout the CD. Like mentioned they rock but without the big guitars! You can clearly
the elements of HEART and RUSH slipped right through, so Progressive and Folk elements are
right there in each of the songs, while the band is keen on strong melodies, such as can be heard
at best during “Dehumanized”, “Treasured ones” and “Tybalt Jones”. The band is currently based
in Holland, doing touring throughout the country this year and I am safe to say that they are doing
a very good job, also live I think (not seen a show yet). SYREN is definitely one of those bands
with a sound that is appreciated very much here in The Netherlands, as they play honest and
strong ‘real’ music that is based around an acoustic guitar, an emotional female voice and well-
thought lyrics, so not that strange they are now settled over here, because these 3 elements have
always been an important part in the Dutch music history. Who knows they might have their
break here soon (wake up GIEL BEELEN/DE WERELD DRAAIT DOOR!!!). Highly
recommended to fans of HEART, JETHRO TULL, CHALLENGE… More info at: http://www.
syrenband.com/
www.strutter.co.nr
acoustic guitar, bass and drums sounds very bombastic and big, equal to almost a normal
hardrocking act. However, the main thing here that makes SYREN standout between the rest are
the excellent vocals of guitarists ERIN BENNETT. Her singing is very melodic and due to the
lack of the electric guitar sounds very upfront and therefore perhaps making it a pleasure to listen
to all throughout the CD. Like mentioned they rock but without the big guitars! You can clearly
the elements of HEART and RUSH slipped right through, so Progressive and Folk elements are
right there in each of the songs, while the band is keen on strong melodies, such as can be heard
at best during “Dehumanized”, “Treasured ones” and “Tybalt Jones”. The band is currently based
in Holland, doing touring throughout the country this year and I am safe to say that they are doing
a very good job, also live I think (not seen a show yet). SYREN is definitely one of those bands
with a sound that is appreciated very much here in The Netherlands, as they play honest and
strong ‘real’ music that is based around an acoustic guitar, an emotional female voice and well-
thought lyrics, so not that strange they are now settled over here, because these 3 elements have
always been an important part in the Dutch music history. Who knows they might have their
break here soon (wake up GIEL BEELEN/DE WERELD DRAAIT DOOR!!!). Highly
recommended to fans of HEART, JETHRO TULL, CHALLENGE… More info at: http://www.
syrenband.com/
www.strutter.co.nr
