Dead Confederate filters their southern rock through equal measures of psychedelic and indie pop. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, the 80's cradle of college rock acts such as Drivin and Cryin, REM, the B52s, these guys have a haunting sound.
Atmospheric waves of guitar are layered on more traditional pop underpinnings.
Bandmates Hardy Morris (vocals, guitar), Brantley Senn (bass), Walker Howle (guitar), John Watkins (keyboards), and Jason Scarboro (drums) bonded over a shared affinity for Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath. I hear a little of both in their sound.
Making a splash at the SXSW fest, the group has relied on its touring efforts, and released both an EP and full length in the last few months. Dead Confederate appears on The Artists Organization (label) and issued their debut EP in early 2008. A full-length album, Wrecking Ball, followed in September. Definitely worth checking out.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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