Harlan Pepper
Harlan Pepper are on album number one and Young & Old is a stellar way to come out of the gate, especially for a group that is made up of a recent high school graduates. If ever you need proof that exposing kids to the classics, be it rock, country, rap etc, can make them decidedly more awesome adults than Harlan Pepper is it. Having a sincere love for roots rock, blues and folk has given their music the kind of sonic patina bands usually attempt to create using way too many affects. With this as their starting point I have a feeling Harlan Pepper will be leaving a mark in no time.
[MP3] Great Lakes
Love Like Fire
Lovelikefire’s new album Dust is most delicious. The San Francisco group is back with an evolved sound – richer harmonies, well thought out lo-fi effects -heard through out this album. Don’t get me wrong, the group has had keen indie rock sensibilities from the start but now its more focused. Whether it is the experience touring their material or simple getting more comfortable with their skills you can hear it through out. The track “Saint Martin” is so clean and beautifully haunting you won’t be able to resist looping is a few times. Get to know Lovelikefire, you won’t regret it.
[MP3] Signs