My Piks: “Coughing Boy” by Hollands
I can’t imagine anything more perfect making its way to my inbox on a day like today. It feels like it’s been raining for 4 months straight here in NYC, and being from Brooklyn, I believe that Hollands relate to my New York summer rain blues.
The band is set to release their second EP, Mother, which is due in October, but it’s last year’s “Coughing Boy” off of their Faces EP that has been soundtracking my gloomy, contemplative stares out the window this afternoon. Frontman John-Paul Norpoth and classical violinist Jannina Barefield (who’s played with Robyn, Beyonce, and Jay-Z, to name a few) create wistful, atmospheric indie folk-rock reminicsent of Wilco at their best.
The duo will be making their television debut, performing on Fox’s Fearless Music TV next month for an episode that will air in the fall. Keep an eye on Williamsburg venues for the local band, who play Pete’s Candy Store on August 21.
Until then, enjoy the rain.
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under My Piks.
Tags: Coughing Boy, Hollands