The Hippodrome

From the ever churning musical furnaces of Brooklyn comes a band that’s aptly stoked. I’ve had the pleasure of following Red Sails for a few years now, so when the band inquired about an exclusive feature of their brand new tracks, I was thrilled. Red Sails live remind me of a three headed version of Tom Waits, and these new recordings complicate the effect in a very interesting way.

Tom Tierney has been turning heads for a few years (including a feature two years ago in the Boston Globe), and his DIY ethic and attention to detail have allowed him and band mates Patrick Southern and Colin Fahrner to walk a tight line between raw theatrics and compositional prowess. Completing an extensive tour last year hasn’t stopped the band from planning on hitting the road again this March, so keep yourself posted on the MySpace.

Being obsessed with different music release methods, I must also commend the band for their cleverly staggered release method. Starting with these two tracks, the band plans to release a few more every month. The next single will be called Tides/Ten Days of Sunlight. Maybe if I play my cards right each release will be on The Hippodrome, but for now, grab these two exclusives while they’re up!

Audio: River Gods
Audio: Weathervane

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