London-based duo The Hazard Archive release promising new single

One of my most anticipated albums this month is Shearwater's newest release, so when I got an email from a band who said they were similar I was more than intrigued. The Hazard Archive do indeed have the same sort of melancholic sound as Shearwater; the type of music I find most pleasant in those long winter months where everything can feel cold and barren. It adds a sense of beauty necessary to tolerating the temperatures.

The Hazard Archive don't have much to show for themselves yet, but their double A-side and this new single have more than piqued my interest in a debut full length. I'll be keeping an eye out for more from this promising new band. For now you can listen to or download their music here, or check out the video for Embers -- their newest single -- after the jump.