Does Chicago have its own indie rock sound? I would like to think that instead of a particular sound, it has a feel. A certain combination of Midwestern charm, rough edges, and melodic prowess. Ozark Cousins certainly falls into that category (which is seemingly about the size of Lake Michigan right now) of killer Chicago indie rock bands. The band has just released their first album which you can download in its entirety here. It is full of upbeat and orchestrated Chicago-style (I’m making them sound like a hot dog) indie rock like May Or May Not, Chin Up Chin Up, and Bound Stems. Or for those not from Chicago, maybe like Beulah, The Shins, or What Made Milwaukee Famous. In other (simpler) words, this is top notch stuff and features members of May Or May Not and Driftless Pony Club. Razzle dazzle.
MP3 | Ozark Cousins – The Bear S/T
MP3 | Ozark Cousins – Basghetti Western S/T
The new blog looks awesome. I’ll hopefully be finished the changes to Einstein… real soon.