3 May 2010
Givers from Louisiana
Earlier this year, I discovered the band Givers via a handful of opening slots they happened into with Dirty Projectors. What did I like so much about them? This should give you a sense:
Kids like it — the way the band’s music conveys an unique variety of joy. You can’t really argue with that. Listen to the only music they’ve released to date — a short EP on a small regional label — via this Bandcamp embed:
Finally, I’ll leave you with two live versions of the band’s “hit,” a song called “Ceiling of Plankton” — one straight on:
And one from a shakier perspective:
Posted by Alec Hanley Bemis
Tags: Bandcamp, Dirty Projectors Givers, Great New Music, Louisiana, Unique Form of Joy