BAND CRUSH: GIVERS
Get hyped up on Louisiana pop.
Picture this: you open for the Dirty Projects for one local show in Lafayette, Louisiana. Next thing you know, they're so impressed with that one performance that you're hitting the road with the pop stars on a major tour.
Givers is a band that's been slowly building buzz since their formation back in 2009, but thanks to major exposure and a slew of new tracks, they're rising fast. Coincidentally, their first single is called "Up, up, up," and it's a hyped-up, poppy tune that reminds us of their former touring partners but with a slight twist (think Ra Ra Riot meets Mates of State).
Almost all of the members of this Louisiana quintet are multi-instrumentalists, but there's no fuzzy, muddy sound here- it's the opposite. Songs like "In My Eyes" off their debut EP is clear, fresh, and just plain fun. They've just signed to Glassnote Records and are working on a full-length release for later this year. Until then, download "Up, up, up" below!
-- LIZA DARWIN
Up Up Up by NYLONmag
Givers is a band that's been slowly building buzz since their formation back in 2009, but thanks to major exposure and a slew of new tracks, they're rising fast. Coincidentally, their first single is called "Up, up, up," and it's a hyped-up, poppy tune that reminds us of their former touring partners but with a slight twist (think Ra Ra Riot meets Mates of State).
Almost all of the members of this Louisiana quintet are multi-instrumentalists, but there's no fuzzy, muddy sound here- it's the opposite. Songs like "In My Eyes" off their debut EP is clear, fresh, and just plain fun. They've just signed to Glassnote Records and are working on a full-length release for later this year. Until then, download "Up, up, up" below!
-- LIZA DARWIN
Up Up Up by NYLONmag
This story was published on March 21, 2011.
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Amanda
03/21/2011
I am from Lafayette, Louisiana and they are a local treasure. Everyone knows them because of their many appearances at festivals and fundraisers. They are an amazing group and I am so happy that they are getting the recognition they deserve. I am listening to them as I type this! Everyone should go on iTunes and download their glorious music!And it is now really cool to say that I knew this band before they were famous! Givers rock!!!
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