Dublin based outfit The Brothers Movement are a band who've already released a highly praised debut album in late 2009, garnering plaudits from the likes of Irish Hot Press and NME. Lifted from that record, new single the double A side, BLIND / SISTER certainly exposes what all the fuss has been about.

Unleashing a slow burning intensity that borrows from the likes of Elbow, Doves and The Verve, The Brothers Movement deal in similarly brooding yet ultimately euphoric musical territory; the melodies gently anthemic, the guitars dramatically shifting from acoustic folkism to skyrocketing arcs and the drums moving in militaristic directions throughout.

BLIND is a brooding opener here, The Brothers Movement sounding like spiritual successors to The Verve as soulful vocals scuff up against cascading guitar histrionics, the whole thing benefiting from a gradual build that ultimately culminates in an epic, anthemic climax that almost takes you by surprise. SISTER feels like a gospel take on The Beatles, timeless melodies blended with a soulful musical backdrop, The Brothers Movement sharing a certain musical comradeship with some of Primal Screams more laid back moments on the likes of Screamadelica and Give Out But Don't Give In.

An impressive and important sounding release from The Brothers Movement, BLIND / SISTER feels like the start of something truly special, this a band expertly cross weaving the brooding, soulful, uplifting and melancholic. Like all the best singles, this is one that leaves you salivating to hear more.