
I discovered this band, Local Natives, randomly a few weeks back, and to be honest, I had no idea what I thought about them. One moment I was completely electrified, the next I was utterly confused (not bad confused, but confused as to whether or not this band was from a different planet and maybe I just couldn’t understand).
But I’ve given them time. And their sound is so unique to me that I just can’t let it go, and that is the charm of this band. I believe it is a rare thing for a new band to come out and where your only immediate reaction is, “What the fuck?” This band’s first record, Gorilla Manor, demands listen after listen after listen, and each time I discover one more thing to make me think, What the fuck?” And that, my friends, is what the rewind button is for.
Gorilla Manor was funded by the band themselves, and aside from the engineer, was produced by them. All five guys collaborate on the songwriting, on the artwork, and on the production aspects of their recordings. What will really draw in listeners is the hyperactive percussion, the melody driven guitars, and the three part harmonies–these things are what make this band stand out.
I’ve included 3 videos after the jump for a few reasons. One, to show off the diversity of this band. Two, to show off their range as a live band. And lastly, because they are all so damn cool I couldn’t leave any of them out.
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