She Fell In Love With The Drummer(s): The Dodos
The Dodos are indie-rock America’s new favorite band. Here’s why: they maintain the elements of “indie” (Okkervil River, Wilco, Wolf Parade-esque vocals, neo-folk guitar) while throwing in a bit of tribalism any modern day self-professed hippie attending the Phish reunion would appreciate. This three-man band combines innovative percussion with guitar into a beautiful blend of simple music that rings true of Autumn. Their songs typically run about five minutes long but switch tempos and genres about four times from start to finish, but your foot or hands or head will be knocking and nodding the whole time.The Dodos will make you want to sit snuggle close by a camp fire on a brisk night and tap your cocoa mugs together as the leaves fall from the trees to crackle in the fire. You will want to run through the forest (donned in flannel), to grab sticks, not for the fire, but to start a gigantic drum circle that will echo into the night as your hair tangles into dreadlocks. Dont believe me? Listen for yourself here.
