Meet Freelance Whales. The Queens five-piece crafts dreamy, sentimental pop rock with an interesting array of instruments like banjo, harmonium, glockspiel, and waterphone in addition to guitars, synths, and drums. Their songs are multi-layered, enchanting, and deeply evocative works. The band is a testament to the merits of when the musicians truly works as a cohesive unit weaving entrancing masterpieces that'll have you hanging on the edge of your seat. Freelance Whales' debut album, Weathervanes, is out April 13th and if the few songs I've heard are anything to go off, the album is bound to be a hit. Boldly individual, arresting, and brimming with raw barely subdued emotion. The band is one of the tons of bands playing at SXSW, one of the biggest music festivals, and is sure to amuse and delight those lucky enough to stumble upon their shows. Following the stop in Austin, the band is going on a US tour to promote their upcming album and if you have an opportunity to see them live, I'd certainly take it.
For those not lucky enough or in need of more convincing, see what the band sounds like live here:
Freelance Whales: Generator^Second Floor (Grand Street Studio Recording) from Ryan Mack on Vimeo.
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