MP3: Money by the Drums
The Drums have a template and they stick to it. Propulsive post-punk bass lines and nostalgic beach-inspired lyrics (Joy Division + Beach Boys = the Drums) mark just about every song these boys have ever written. And while the downside is that this strict adherence to formula can make for somewhat monotonous full-lengths, the upside is that it sets the band up for some potentially excellent singles. Like “Money”.
On “Money”, the band stays entirely within it’s wheelhouse: nostalgic/retro lyrics about being too broke to buy a lover a gift backed by a dark and punchy bass line. They may not be breaking the mold, but I’ll be damned if they don’t make that mold look really good. Gothy surf rock at its best. Grab the mp3 for free below.
Chris aims to expose viewers to some of the most legit tunes of the times, peeling back the layers of what’s relevant in current music events, with up-to-date posts of new artists and releases. Living in Chicago, Chris manages his own blog dedicated to new music releases, clips of new musicians, and announcements of upcoming shows at cool venues.
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