Photo credit: Marya Zoya Here in Saint Louis we are currently experiencing what I like to call “Summer (Reprised).” With temperatures in the eighties during the day, the cozy autumn sweaters have been shelved for the time being. And even though this weather technically calls for a functioning air conditioner, it is almost the middle … Read more
Recently, we picked The Drums’ “Let’s Go Surfing” as our Jam of the Day for its sporty splendor, an “as good as it gets” pop song. Today, we bring you the latest single from the band’s self-titled debut (out now digitally; in stores September 14th on Downtown Records), a foil of sorts to the aforementioned … Read more
The Brooklyn four-piece, The Drums, claims that part of making music is actually chasing the perfect pop song. I think that sentiment indicates that they haven’t found it yet. But, after listening to today’s JOTD, I might beg to differ. And so might you. I can prove my point with three very rational and objective arguments. … Read more
Last summer, Brooklyn retro-pop rockers The Drums released their self-titled debut LP and we here at Speakers in Code lauded the quartet and their record, very much enjoying the new-wavey, post-punky sound of the new band. A year later, the group has endured a lineup change, toured relentlessly, and offered up their follow up effort, … Read more
Check out songs 100-76 and 75-51. Keep up with our ever growing list on Spotify! 50 The Black Keys – Lonely Boy [buy the album] [more Black Keys on Speakers] 49 Steve Earle – Waitin’ on the Sky [buy the album] [more Earle on Speakers] 48 Frightened Rabbit – Fuck This Place [buy the album] … Read more