Weekly RecommNeds: The Growlers / Widowspeak
Twang!
The Growlers: Hung at Hearts
Hailing from Southern California, the Growlers’ third album sounds like Roy Orbison on acid on a surfboard – the entire album seemingly put through a reverb meat grinder whole. I mean every little bit of this music echoes with thick reverb amongst other embellishments. The sound is unique and infectious and a lot of fun. My favorite track is definitely One Million Lovers, one of the best songs of the early year.
Spotify: The Growlers – Hung At Heart
MOG: https://mog.com/m#album/77910835
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00A4A2K8G
Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/the-growlers/album/hung-at-heart
Widowspeak: Almanac
From the other coast comes Widowspeak who feature two diametrically opposed forces: the bewitching, ethereal voice of Molly Hamilton and the cosmic twang rock and roll guitar of Robert Earl Thomas. Combined they create a sound that is equal parts dreamy and fanged. Their sophomore release shows a band ready to take the next step after endless live performances.
Spotify: Widowspeak – Almanac
MOG: https://mog.com/m#album/79311021
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00AXVIUE4
Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/widowspeak/album/almanac-captured-tracks
