Do we really need another indie folk band from the West Coast? Yes.
After noticing similar musical interests in bands like the Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons, a classmate passed along Blind Pilot’s debut album 3 Rounds and a Sound last week. Since then, I’ve been happily (and calmly) admiring their soothing rock vibe and gentle lyrical genius. The band combines simple acoustic guitar and background drumming with the occasional banjo, fiddle, and xylophone to create an immersion of pop-folk goodness. As you sip a pumpkin spice latte and watch the autumn mist fall on the trees outside, this album will surely warm your soul. With lines like “cause I left all my doubts on the airplane, I didn't know I'm not invincible” and “And the seasons will change us new, be the best I’ve known and you know me” how could you not enjoy this band?
Based out of Portland, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski (in true hipster fashion) embarked on a bicycle tour along the West Coast and recorded their first album together as Blind Pilot in 2008. The band has since grown to six touring members, and opened for impressive acts such as Langhorne Slim, Andrew Bird, and the Decemberists. Check out NPR’s live concert from SXSW 2009:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101419055
Recommended if you like Ben Sollee, Sondre Lerche, Band of Horses, or My Morning Jacket.
Happy Monday!
and just where you are might be the right place
might be that sweet space but you don't know
well look me in the head I've got nothing on my mind
I've been waiting for you all this time
look me in the mouth I've got nothing in my smile
I've been waiting for you you're just my style
From “I Buried a Bone” by Blind Pilot
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