NEW BAND CRUSH: Wires in the Walls
Wires in the Walls (Los Feliz, CA)If the Gaslight Anthem put strong melodies and anthemic lyrics over a punk backdrop, and if The Airborne Toxic Event put strong melodies and anthemic lyrics over a post-punk backdrop, then Wires in the Walls put strong melodies and anthemic lyrics over an Americana rock backdrop. The hipsters aren't gonna like it. Guess what? No one likes the hipsters, and with good reason: their taste sucks.
On their new Call Signs EP, Wires in the Walls deftly navigate between broad appeal and creative distinction. In a Los Angeles music scene so frequently enamored with angular guitars, harsh synths, and fuzzbox noise, here is a band that simply reaches out and touches the listener. There's more sincere intention than new invention on Call Signs, but compared to the parade of pathetic vintage clones on Pitchfork, it's easily the most interesting thing I've in 2010 thus far.
Strong, distinct, beautiful, and moving. What else could you possibly want in a record?
[DOWNLOAD MP3] Wires in the Walls - "Twin Jet Engines"
Buy Wires in the Walls Call Signs EP here.
Call Signs EP Release Show
Saturday, April 10th
Wires in the Walls
Olin and the Moon
The Bootleg Theatre
2220 Beverly Boulevard
Echo Park, CA
$8
21+
Saturday, April 10th
Wires in the Walls
Olin and the Moon
The Bootleg Theatre
2220 Beverly Boulevard
Echo Park, CA
$8
21+
4 comments:
Great, concise post. It's also nice to see the Bootleg finally charge less than $10 for a show. It's going to be a great one.
"The hipsters aren't gonna like it. Guess what? No one likes the hipsters, and with good reason: their taste sucks."
Hahaha, well said sir. You're spot on about these guys too, good stuff.
Twin Jet's a great track. Thanks for the tip.
Me likey, me likey a whole bunch.
You mentioned Gaslight Anthem in reference...the song you posted is a bit mellow but I see the GA connection. Do they rock out ever or is they more laid back like the mp3?
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