Artist of the Week - The Dangerously Good Sound of Foreign Islands
To be perfectly honest - I'm not sure if I bought Mark Ryan, frontman of Brooklyn, NY's Foreign Islands the first drink - or he got one for me. Either way, we had a great time knocking back a few and laughing it up after the band's set (more than a week ago at the Middle East in Cambridge.) I had heard excellent reviews about the band from their SxSW performances, but had never had the chance to see them take the stage before. The band rocked out and I was seriously impressed.
As it turns out, Mark and I had a lot in common. We actually jawed on for some time about popular musicians and bands we don't like, which is pretty funny because I think the fair analysis is that we're both pretty positive people. Mark gave me a copy of "Restart Now" - their new release to listen to -- it's been getting heavy rotation ever since. It's a powerful, beat driven rock affair - great for your summer activities, whatever they might be. As for the band, catch them on tour real soon. I predict big things!
As it turns out, Mark and I had a lot in common. We actually jawed on for some time about popular musicians and bands we don't like, which is pretty funny because I think the fair analysis is that we're both pretty positive people. Mark gave me a copy of "Restart Now" - their new release to listen to -- it's been getting heavy rotation ever since. It's a powerful, beat driven rock affair - great for your summer activities, whatever they might be. As for the band, catch them on tour real soon. I predict big things!
Foreign Islands - Dangerously Good
Singer Mark Ryan (at left) is one fun dude.
Foreign Islands brings the noise!
Singer Mark Ryan (at left) is one fun dude.
Foreign Islands brings the noise!
Foreign Islands - We Know You Know It
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