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You Should Know :: Those Darlins
“Informed by Nashville and its intersecting indie, pop, and country scenes—and aware of the twisted tradition of Appalachian roots music that stretches back beyond the Carter Family, Those Darlins are, nevertheless, not of Nashville. They write their own songs, record in New York City with producer Jeff Curtin (whose credits include Vampire Weekend’s debut), and talk convincingly about female empowerment, music history, and egalitarian ideals of performance and business. And, in practice, they are rockers. In the backyard of their shared suburban house—which is littered with musical instruments and cast-off whiskey bottles…” (via)
Caught these girls opening up for King Khan & BBQ at Milwaukee’s Mad Planet last night. Did I ever get the shit kicked out of me. From cord one, verse one (“I’ll bring the cunt, you bring the prick” or something to that effect), I knew that this wasn’t going to be a snooze opener situation. Baritone ukulele’s, bass switching, and Epiphone Casino’s larger than the girls themselves, were set ablaze while the crowd bobbed, instantly smitten. Look out for Those Darlins in 2010.
mp3 – Those Darlins – Wild One
mp3 – Those Darlins - Who’s That Knockin’ At My Window
mp3 – Those Darlins – 222
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