Photo by James Reese
When I first googled “Mind the Gap band,” I got a million hits for other bands, so OK, the name is little overdone. However, this group of four stands out with their music and their aesthetic (think mini-United Nations with instruments). Made up of Greg Cahn (the Jew), Ozzy Doniz (the Mexican), Ruwanga “Ru” Samath (the Sri Lankan), and Alex Yang (the Korean), Mind the Gap mixes acoustic guitars, light and airy vocals, with a hint of electronic beats.
I first watched their video for their new single, “Meant To Be,” hesitant that it was going to be a happily-ever-after love story. However, the song and the video warmed my indie-angst heart and came with a twist. Mind the Gap adds endearing and charming harmonies that make their tracks easy to listen to, similar to The Morning Benders, but more grounded.
The foursome came together when singer, Cahn, met songwriter, Yang, and collaborated with music producers Samath and Doniz, of The Bird Call. Having to eat, despite the rugged starving artists persona, the group has had some mainstream exposure, writing theme songs for TV networks Discovery, A&E, and Playboy TV (didn’t know there was such a channel, and not going to lie, I’m kind of interested as to what Mind the Gap came up with). However, their true passion for music shines through their recently released debut album, “The Good Fight.” The whole album is thoughtful, reflective and soulful.
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