Divine Fits
I was so pumped on my way to The Taste of Randolph Street fest last night, to see Divine Fits. I'm a huge fan of Britt Daniels's band Spoon and was eager to see him again on stage. It was awesome to see all the band members trading roles throughout the set. Britt and Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade) switched back and forth from lead vocals to backup vocals, and passed the guitar and bass back and forth, while keyboardist, Alex Fischel rocked synths and Sam Brown held it down on the drums. The feeling in the audience was electric, everybody was grooving and digging the heavy bass and killer choruses. They played their single "Would That Not Be Nice," along with other songs off their album A Thing Called Divine Fits, which was released last summer.
Britt and Dan were happy to play a "free" ($10 suggested donation) show in Chicago. "These are the kind of shows we look forward to playing and we love Chicago," said Britt, taking a minute to thank the audience for hanging out. I couldn't think of a better way to kick off my summer of music festivals than to start with Divine Fits. Their simple melody lines, thrashing vocals, and versatile sound keep you interested but there's something more. They give you that extra kick of originality that you're looking for.
The guys released two new songs last week, both of which you can download here. Also, check out the Taste of Randolph's lineup for the rest of the weekend and head over!
Shakey Graves Digs Deep
Hello, I'm Brynn. I've been in love with and obsessed with music and musicians since pre-k. I went to school for it, I play piano, compose and sing my heart out on the daily. I'm here to introduce you to some sounds I live for and the people who make them-because what good is it all if you can't share it?
I came across this one-man band recently, and have had his voice stuck in my brain ever since. With all the gimmicks and fancy stuff artists are throwing at you today, it's reassuring to discover a man who can stick to the basics and make a buzz. His album "Roll The Bones" is a good, soul-warming listen from beginning to end. Though, I have to admit I'm a sucker for an artist who can play multiple instruments at once, his honest, bluesy song writing and raw talent is what tugs at my heart strings.
Tracks such as "Unlucky Skin," and title track "Roll The Bones," are simply beautiful and truly organic. With wailing vocals, hand-slapping, feet-stomping body percussion, and metallic guitar, this indie-folk artist is worth checking out.
You can listen to the full length album here.
http://youtu.be/xdCZAZiTCHs