Got three new bands to bring everybody's attention to, and I'm just gonna get right to it.
So I'm tentatively thinking I might've hit upon a hidden gem with these guys as there's no mention of them in pitchfork or on spin.com. The deal is this: they are a duo from London that combine influences of scratchy guitar with electro-funk of other Brit poppers like New Order. The first single off of the album, "Drink to Moving On" is fantastic - catchy, different, fun but with an edge, something you can really get into. After a quick scan I can confirm that other songs off the album are equally good and unique, especially in the U.K. punk-saturated world. A classic? Not sure, but definitely up for heavy rotation. www.grand-national.net
Also on the complete novice tip are this foursome, The Hard Tomorrows. A more traditional sound full of light guitar melodies, soft bass and vocals that transition into stronger choruses, I predict they could be a good up and coming band on the indie circuit. They've got all the makings of something bigger than just local bars - and the lead singer I think has a bit of Dave Grohl in him. The single off their not-yet-released album is called "Put Yourself Out," and just so happens they are opening up for Run Run Run (from California - also pretty good) at Pianos on Friday night. They are also doing several dates in DC this summer. Oh, and PS - they have a pretty cute little blog on their website, www.thehardtomorrows.com.
Final band is a bit bigger than the above three, having toured with a couple of major festivals. The deal is this: they are an 11 piece (yes, 11 piece!!) African influence soul-funk band from the 5th borough, i.e. Staten Island. They met as kids at a community center and have been playing together ever since - something really easy to tell because their sound is so tight. The songs are really fun, highly musical and sound like a dance between instruments (horns, bass, piano, everything). Definitely recommend them for anyone looking to branch out a bit from the indie/rock circuit - these guys will display some serious musical talent.
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