Originating from the great state of Minnesota, Howler have already enjoyed credibility over here in the UK, and their debut album 'America Give Up' was only released two weeks ago in the UK. NME have bigged them up to achieve great things, and named their lead singer Jordan Gatesmith in their pointless list of 'the 50 coolest people of 2011'. Their sound incorporates barre chords, soaring melodies and indie woo's and haa's, and it is no wonder that they are touted as America's answer to The Vaccines, having supported them on recent tours. Howler themselves are currently enjoying a brief tour of British venues. If you have some time, catch them in action.
BUY: America Give Up
LISTEN TO: Back Of Your Neck
FOR FANS OF: The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club
TOUR
31/01 - Nottingham, Bodega
01/02 - Newcastle, The Cluny
03/02 - Leeds, Cockpit
04/02 - Glasgow, King Tuts
05/02 - Birmingham, HMV Institute
03/05 - Liverpool, The Kazimier
08/05 - London, The Garage
American post-punk at it's finest, with the guitar sound that I can just tell is from a Fender, it is just that distinct. The fast and furious vocals are a punk rock staple, along with the group vocals, but there is also a catchier side to this band. Their songs seem to at such a quick tempo that they average out to be around the 2 minute mark; again, a punk rock staple. Currently touring in California, 2012 will surely be the year that they pay a visit across the pond, bringing a furious live show.
BUY: White Iris
LISTEN TO: Wake Bake Skate
FOR FANS OF: Gallows, Biffy Clyro (early)
Self-proclaiming themselves as 'dance music for rock kids', don't pigeonhole these Wolverhampton-based funksters with the dance-rock fusion along the lines of The Prodigy, although after you listen to a few of Shatter Effect's songs, it is clear as to why they define their music like they have. Incorporating dual vocals, two guitars, a bass guitar, drums and a keyboard, it is something that I would call indie-dance, with trails of poppy hooks and big chorus' on tracks like 'Rebecca', uplifting vocals on 'Cold' and noisy guitars on 'The Weekend'. They are currently playing gigs in various venues in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, but with big ambitions and previous festival experience, there is potential for something exciting here.
BUY: Debut single 'Rebecca' is available via iTunes
LISTEN TO: The Weekend
FOR FANS OF: Fleetwood Mac, New Young Pony Club, The Zutons
TOUR
25/02 - Wolverhampton, Varsity
That's all for now, I'll write another feature about up and coming bands sometime. Might even make it a regular feature. Anyway, while you're reading this, do yourself a favour and listen to the new Pulled Apart By Horses album for free, because it is meaty, and therefore tasty.
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