Balkans- "Flowers Everywhere"

A new video from Balkans new, self-titled album, which it out now on Double Phantom. I reviewed it very positively over here.

Simple, but weird.

Balkans- Self-Titled

If my son had made this album, I'd say this: "This is a strong debut, son. Strong debut."

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Stream the new Balkans LP

Found through the Fader, here's a nice, full stream of the self-titled Balkans album that's dropping this month Double Phantom Records.

The album is an attractive blend sounds similar to that of UK post-punk, the Walkmen, and the Strokes. Lots of rough guitars, catchy songwriting, and guts.

Balkans- "Troubled and Done"

MP3

Back before this blog was lookin' like a vanilla ice cream cone with a cherry on top, we blogged the track "Edita V" from this up-and-coming Atlanta outfit, Balkans. Their debut LP is coming out in May, and "Troubled and Done" is another tease toward it.

I can't get over how much this band sounds like a solid combination of the Walkmen and the Strokes. Not only do I catch it in the dry guitars and overstated vocals, but they've got the buff and catchy songwriting to match.

Grab the track "Edita V" below, and make sure to hit up Balkans' website for show dates and info.

"Edita V" MP3

Balkans- "Edita V"

Balkans are an up-and-coming Atlanta outfit with some serious guts. Their new single for "Edita V" calls out to both the Strokes and the Walkmen, but doesn't follow their footsteps too closely. Without resorting to screaming or distortion, the music bleeds aggravation. I'm really loving the thin, crunchy guitars and the frontman's eccentric vocals. He almost sounds English, which is confusing considering the group's southern roots.

Look for Balkans' self-titled debut via Double Phantom on May 10th. Enjoy "Edita V" below:

MP3: Balkans- Edita V -