I meant to post about this really great new band a lot sooner (as in December), but I waited on it too long and now I’m a bit late! It’s better to post it late than never, and with all things considered, I am still early! Surfer Blood are a fresh new band out of West Palm Beach, Florida. They are all set to release their debut album Astrocoast, on January 19th, and all indie publications are eating the band up! The love is not unwarranted! Surfer Blood write bold songs that are have an appropriate aesthetic for their name. Their songs are poppy, full of life, with reverbed vocals, and crisp guitars. The guitar work and tight vocals on their single, “Swim”, allows the song to song tall and mighty standing out from the lo-fi crowd. They may be lo-fi, but they don’t really sound it with their big ambitious sound. Check out Astrocoast’s leadoff song “Floating Vibes” to get blown away by their mighty guitar riffs. These boys are brand new, but already impressing.
If you are not sold by listening to the crafty “Swim”, you probably should try again. The song is a tune in every way. It is tightly constructed, with wicked hooks that don’t shy away from sounding like a pop anthem. It gives off a summer vibe, allowing the band to sound just as contemplative as liberating.
Surfer Blood are a sure fire next big thing for 2010. You can expect big things from these boys in 2010, I promise.
[mp3] : Surfer Blood – Swim
[mp3] : Surfer Blood – Floating Vibes
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