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Although Vairon has released both a demo and an EP before delivering Indigo Skylines to the public, it is overly apparent that the trio is still ‘wet behind the ears’. They just can’t seem to get it right.

Hailing from Michigan, the band produces pop-rock ballads complete with catchy choruses and typical, easy-to-follow lyrics. In terms of today’s talent, they fall directly in the middle, lacking any spark or originality. Vairon’s sound is void of any organic feeling, and instead comprised of studio-produced rock with technical instrumentals. It’s as though the band’s direction is confused, and because of this, Indigo Skylines is comparable to a mess of Anberlin’s vocals (without the Christian-rock element) combined with Panic at the Disco!’s techno interludes.

Indigo Skylines is comprised of only five songs, each highly listenable, and almost exactly the same as the one before it. However, to be fair, after scanning the CD, it is clear the most unique song of the bunch is Honor with its harder percussion edge and anthem-like sound. Other songs, such as The Way and Brittany All-Star, are infused with digitally enhanced introductions and interludes that further confuse the audience about the band’s desired sound.

Vairon’s music isn’t horrible, but almost too forced. If only the vocals were less strained, and the instrumentals were focused on one, complete sound, Indigo Skylines would be a hit. Instead, the musical components fight each other, instead of compliment, causing a schism within the music itself. Only when the band can solve the puzzle and find their perfect blend will they have a chance at winning over audiences.