The Band: Delta Spirit Favorite Song: Strange Vine
Why: I can't really pigeon hole Delta Spirit into one category. They have a bit of that Dr. Dog, Fleet Foxes and Moondoggies feel to um. That kind of band with an old soul, and not one that has been manufactured for profit and commercial success. The music comes from the hearts of those who are products of parents who were fans of the Bryds, Beach Boys and ragtime jams, and the minds of the kids who were subjected to all that when they were growing up.
Their music is just hopeful. Not a Christian rock band kind of hopeful. But rather just having a positive, fun loving vibe to all of it, while still acknowledging the headiness of everyday life. It's optimistic. It's something I can really get down with when I'm not trying to think to hard, and just generally want to sit around and enjoy life. The jangling keys, the out of left field surf rock rifts, and general lounging around drawl of it all makes this album perfectly at home in the summer months. And being that I'm living somewhere where it still feels a hell of a lot like summer, i'm going to be spinning if for the months to come.
Give a listen:
Further Reading: I'm a big fan of the website Daytrotter. Delta Spirit , as well as a slew of other bands have recorded sessions with them, and I always seem to find myself enjoying these alternate takes.
***Sidenote: This video reminds me a whole lot of The Walkmen's video for "We've Been Had," in which the band members also beat the living shit out of each other.
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