LaSalle is a band from central Michigan that plays melodic angular post-punk. They consist of the husband/wife duo of Mike & Katy Reed and long time friend and drummer Dan Jaquint (both Mike and Dan were in Small Brown Bike). The music of LaSalle is steeped in punk rock tradition but brings an indie-rock sense of style and aesthetic.
Mike and Katy's male/female vocal pairings add a playful and mature element to many of the tunes while the subtle (yet powerful) flourishes of pedal steel guitar are just perfect. Sometimes more upbeat and intense and othertimes showing their softer side, LaSalle is definately a band with enormous potential that you should keep you eyes and ears on. I just love the change at about 2:30 into "Oasis..." That is good stuff.
LaSalle's debut full-length Expedition Songs is out now on Thick Records. RIYL: Small Brown Bike, Mates of State, Casket Lottery, Jejune, Karate
MP3 | LaSalle - Oasis In The Sun Expedition Songs
MP3 | LaSalle - Don't Call Expedition Songs
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this is an excellent find!
yay! this warms my heart eric. to see bands that i've not only talked about on my blog, but also friends of mine, it's a good thing. :)
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