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| Bear Hands create a Distraction |
Love was in the air as February's cupid warriors shot arrows and mp3s all over the icy landscape. Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but the fresh music cuts still resonate strong.
Brooklyn's indie-rock band Bear Hands have entered the college radio stratosphere on the heels of their new album Distraction [February 18, via Cantora]. Packed with post-punk flavor, frontman Dylan Rau explores a variety of lyrical themes over dance-club worthy rock beats. On the bouncy "Agora", Rau contemplates leaving the comforts of his house and venturing out into the world. The rest of the album is a delight of catchy indie hooks and sleek guitar riffs. The tour weaves through the United States with hot stops at SXSW, Coachella, and Big Guava Music Festival.
The arctic chill was not enough to spoil the surplus of spanking new tracks coming in to the iPods. February's Playlist has enough alternative, garage, and indie rock to keep the temperatures up while enjoying the last chocolate in the box.
February 2014 Playlist
1. Cloud Nothings - "I'm Not Part Of Me"
2. The Hold Steady - "Spinners"
3. Bear Hands - "Agora"
4. Neon Trees - "Sleeping With A Friend"
5. Blitzen Trapper - "Thirsty Man"
6. 311 - "Five Of Everything"
7. Bad Suns - "Cardiac Arrest"
8. U2 - "Invisible"
9. Tokyo Police Club - "Argentina (Parts I, II, III)"
10. Silversun Pickups - "Cannibal"
11. Last Lynx - "Lacuna"
12. Saint Pepsi - "Mr. Wonderful"
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