"Acoustic-based Wigan two piece take melancholic tales of fear & joy; dread & hurt; and turn them into an honest, heartfelt collection of ear-catching melodies. Taking influences from Nick Drake, Neil Young, Pink Floyd and Verve, august are subconsciously invigorating, enclosing the listener in ambient soundscapes. The crisp vocals both captivate and portray, complimented by mood-setting undertones of atmospheric guitar..."