Saw these guys (a while back) open up for Best Coast (along with Dominant Legs, who brought a decent set), and they stole the show from our dear friend Bethany. Who, by the way, is working on quite the intriguing project in the near future. But I digress. Young the Giant. They are the perfect band for taking a break from the lo-fi and dream-pop, etc. etc that clutters my ipod’s poor innards. Their catchy hits (read: nearing dangerously on rock ballad) feature main vocals more masterful than Robert Pattinson’s Twilight hair-do. The dude can actually sing and yes, that comparison was relevant. Their debut, self-titled release hit physical stores this past April, but they have the (rare) talent of sounding even better live.
Garands happened to be one of my favorites off the album and, awesomely enough, one of the best songs during their set. The live performance allowed for a couple well-placed guitar solos and just a hint of distortion.
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If you’re making your way down to San Diego at all this summer, check these dudes out at the after-hours concert series at the San Diego County Fair. Their hitting the Ford Dealers Paddock Stage on June 21st. Concert free with fair admission.
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