The Spectacles Durham, North Carolina
The backbone of this upbeat octet is formed by superb ska drummer Will Kitchin, arranger extraordinaire Jeremy Boomhower on bass, and Ben Palmer kicking up the ska rhythm guitar. The blast from the brass is built from Jen Strassberg on Trumpet, Silas Burns on Trombone, and saxophonists Erik Riggs and Brannon Bollinger. The Spectacles are fronted by our friend from across the pond, Pete Pawsey. ... more
The Spectacles recommends:
Hail Santa!
by B&B Tinsel Factory
It's a Christmassy version of The Spectacles! Along with many other related artists!
go to albumIf you like The Spectacles, you may also like:
Breathless indie pop from Oakland group neutrals, who mine the classic spirit of Sarah Records to terrific result.
go to album
Sight Gags On The Radio
by Blues Lawyer
The Oakland band balance lovelorn lyrics with sweet indie pop melodies across four quality cuts.
go to album
With guitar work that recalls the highest heights of Polvo, New Lands brings an emo approach to post-punk fretwork.
go to album
Bluest Year
by Girl and Her Bad Mood
Girl and Her Bad Mood are a dreampop band from Indonesia who excel at nestling heartbreakingly beautiful melodies amidst silvery guitars.
go to album
Ruah - Smothered And Covered
by Ruah
BLIGHT. Records head Benjamin Schurr's latest gloom-pop outing as Ruah shows the project's growth. Sales benefit Planned Parenthood.
go to album
