If you have never heard of The Shins, please leave my blog now and never come back, seriously. In the case you’re still with me, welcome to yet another ‘Band of the Month’ post. The Shins don’t need another blogpost from an unknown college student radio station deejay to be known, but their newest band member, Eric Johnson, does. Eric joined one of Indie Music’s most royal families, I mean, The Shins, in 2009; but what you may not know is the affiliation he has with the band he founded, and this Mays ‘Band of The Month,’ The Fruit Bats.
The Fruit Bats have found themselves filling the opening act role for other indie bands ever since they started touring in 2002. Unlike the bands they have toured with, like The Shins or Modest Mouse, their musical style has never evolved into allowing them to be the headlining band. It’s certainly not because any lack of talent, but for The Fruit Bats style, both the band and the animal, it wouldn’t fit them. At first listen, they won’t surprise you with any revolutionary style, but after a while, you’ll begin to appreciate the pure craftsmanship in the subtle changes placed in their work. Just like any opening band, they don’t require your full attention, but if you allow them, they can surprise you with a great song.
[The Fruit Bats - When U Love Somebody]
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