Hyped #7

Kicking off another round of a rather largely garage tinged Hyped, with the UK all girl trio - Wet Dog. I first heard their track from their second record was Lower Leg last year and was instantly hooked. The brand spanking new album Frauhaus (out on Angular) is 14 tracks of balshy, loud, garage brashness and it gets more mind bending with ever listen. Musically the album sounds very raw but still feels accomplished, with the great use of tempo change and experimental production. I think the album is out now, so check their myspace out for more.

Wet Dog

Up next is Veronica Falls, a London four piece that are at the shoegaze end of the garage spectrum. I have only heard the three tracks on the myspace but it would seem that this band are something really special in the making. Their stand out track, "Beachy Head" is a perfectly crafted gothic tinged indie smash and definitely bodes well for the future. They play with Wet Dog at Ladyfest/Goldsmiths on the 25th of February. Check the music out below.

Veronica Falls

The Mantles from the US up next, specifically California and a band which will play the Gorilla Vs Bear party at SXSW, which is a great start for them. This is garage once again but its popier, sunnier and I guess a little more traditional in influence. In no way is that a bad thing, its just uncontrived rock n' roll with good lyrics and strong melodies. It all adds up to pretty perfect garage pop music really. If you like bands like Black Lips and Strange Boys then this is definitely up your alley. Music below.

The Mantles