After only a year of making music together, the brand new indie-rock band Basic Vacation has taken the alternative music scene by surprise, gaining a fairly large amount of hype for only being in the business a short while. With their recently released self-titled EP, “Basic Vacation” has somehow found a way to set themselves apart from the sea of bands trying to make it big in the genre.

Basic Vacation has pooled together pop and traditional indie rock ambiances to create a sound of their own, much like many other popular alternative bands ranging anywhere from Mumford and Sons, who manage to combine a form of folk with rock, and the revolutionary chill wave mastermind Ernest Greene behind Washed Out. Basic Vacation’s sound is refreshingly easy to listen to and is sure to reel in new fans on their first or second time hearing it.

The EP features five fresh new songs: “I Believe,” “It’s All Happening,” “Worlds Collide,” “Jamie,” and “You’re In My Head.” The first track off the EP, also their very first song featured in a music video, “I Believe,” is sure to satisfy with its lighthearted tone and spirited chanting resounding throughout the chorus. Its joyous effect seems to captivate the audience and is certainly a trademark of the band, seeing as the playful chants are present in their other tracks “Worlds Collide” and “All Happening.” The tracks manage to create an atmosphere of good vibes and bliss, making it easy to understand why many indie rock fans are beginning to take notice of the fresh group.

The same laid back, easy-going vibe the band seems to emanate continues in their track “Jamie.” The synth is out of this world and cruises along the entire song, creating a beat that brings to mind a sound found in popular pop. The guitar in this piece is all too real and mixes in quite nicely with the harmonies echoing throughout the piece. Although the song is on the slow side, it doesn’t make the listener want to fall asleep. On the contrary, it creates a chill vibe that’s highly credited to the chorus’ rad tempo.

“You’re In My Head,” a tidal wave of contagion with almost instant appeal, is led by a stellar guitar that is infectious to the listener. This radical tune has the potential to drench television markets in the very near future with its interesting yet nice to listen to character.

This album is certainly worth listening to, but the band has definite room for improvement. However, it is only their first year in the business, and as expected, they are still searching for their signature sound, so-to-speak. Indie fans should definitely keep an eye out for them because at this rate, Basic Vacation has the potential to become something big.