Photos/Videos by Freshkills & Daymoths
Two bands from two entirely different locations - Freshkills (NYC) and Daymoths (Minnesota) - will be playing in Atlanta next week. Here's some more information on both.
Freshkills
This Brooklyn-based group initially struck me as being a grittier, more genuine cousin to bands such as Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes. Freshkills have an in-your-face sound attitude (sounditude?) that is too often lacking in today's rock n' roll culture. Consistently described in the press as being "post-punk," they will be releasing their latest album, "Raise Up the Sheets" on March 13th. According to their website, "The songs are prettier, darker, more concise and more expansive...The whole band sounds like they've been cornered and will have to fight their way out." They have previously toured the US and UK w/ the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sleigh Bells and TV On the Radio.
After playing tonight's show at Pianos in Manhattan, Freshkills will be heading further south, stopping in Atlanta for a March 12th show at The Earl.
Daymoths
This two-piece ensemble hails from Twin Cities, Minnesota, and consists of Emily Dantuma (piano/organ/keyboards/vocals) and Ollie Dodge (drums/vocals). Represented by Orchid Promotion, the company's website describes the Daymoths as having reached a "stripped down, spacious sound - easy on the ears, but with hints of the edgy, experimental perspectives these two have become known for...Sentimental but not overly fluffed or cheesed out...". Their past shows have been reviewed by a number of publications in the Midwest and beyond, and their work has received consistent air time on CMJ supported stations throughout the country.
Daymoths released their ambient, subtle and pleasant album, "Back in Time," in December of 2011. They are currently touring in support of it, and will be playing at Atlanta's Drunken Unicorn on March 14th.
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