One group that I think has the potential to make a pretty big splash this year (if they haven’t done so this year already), is probably Brooklyn via Rhode Island band Fang Island. The band started back in 2005 when a few of the members were art students at RISD in Rhode Island, but they’ve just this year released their debut self-titled album. To be honest I had never heard a peep about these guys or even that they existed until I saw their Pitchfork review pop up in my twitter feed one day. The album was described as “infectious” and I immediately listened to the stream on the site and immediately agreed. This album is 3 parts rock and roll, 1 part indie rock, and 1 part pure happiness. All of the tracks are overflowing with energy and have a really joyful sound about them. I can only imagine what a live show would be like, but I would have to imagine that it would include sweat and smiles. “Daisy” is a perfect example of all of this.

Fang Island – Daisy

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