BY SHELDON
"We only write about two feelings: one is the first day of summer when you and all of your friends are standing on the edge of a cliff watching the sun set and being overcome with all of your hopes and dreams at once. The other is when you're walking alone in the rain and realize you will be alone forever."
It comes as a big surprise that living in Brooklyn, one of the most representatives boroughs of the hipster scene, two guys decide to switch synthesizers for electric guitars whitout even knowing how to play them.
With their partially shaved haircuts, ankle jeans and a geeky style they decide to experience with post-punk under the beacon of bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, The Cure and New Order along with two friends.
With their partially shaved haircuts, ankle jeans and a geeky style they decide to experience with post-punk under the beacon of bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, The Cure and New Order along with two friends.
As a result, they end up with a magnificent self-titled debut album that sounds familiar since the first time you listen to it.
Playing it safe, they have won the hearts of many and have gotten great attention by the media, being called "New York's official coolest new band" by NME, "Best Hope for 2010" in Pitchfork and being listed as one of BBC's Sound of 2010 music acts.
Waiting to win your heart with catchy choruses, these guys are just getting started.
Playing it safe, they have won the hearts of many and have gotten great attention by the media, being called "New York's official coolest new band" by NME, "Best Hope for 2010" in Pitchfork and being listed as one of BBC's Sound of 2010 music acts.
Waiting to win your heart with catchy choruses, these guys are just getting started.
The Drums - I Felt Stupid (right click + save link as)
The Drums - Let's Go Surfing (right click + save link as)