COLD WAR KIDS

Cold War Kids, out of Fullerton, California, are currently unsigned but I don't hear that will last long. Apparently after some strong showings at SXSW, they have started a minor war among record labels, hungry for their indie-rock blues. CWK remind me a bit of the Black Keys for their soft to loud guitar and percussion they kick out as well as the White Stripes for the vocals. Spin.com recently named the group Band of the Day, comparing the lead, Nathan Willett, to the likes of Jack White and Jeff Buckley, even.

Though unsigned and without a full length, this month sees the release of With Our Wallets Full and Up in Rags, a pair of EPs the band is putting out simultaneously. Buy both at Monarchy Music for $12 bucks, $7 individually. You can also download 2 more mp3's at their site.

mp3 - Hospital Beds
mp3 - St John
mp3 - Tell Me in the Morning

Cold War Kids tour dates:
4/12, Austin, TX (Emo's) *
4/13, Houston, TX (Walters) *
4/14, New Orleans, LA (The Republic) *
4/15, Birmingham, AL (The Nick)
4/16, Gainesville, FL (Common Grounds) *
4/17, Orlando, FL (Will's Pub) *
4/18, Tampa, FL (Tampa Transitions Skate Park) *
4/19, St. Augustine, FL (Café Eleven) *
4/20, Columbia, SC (New Brookland Tavern) *
4/21, Chapel Hill, NC (Wetlands Dancehall) *
4/24, New York, NY (The Bowery Ballroom) *
4/26, Waltham, MA (Chomodley's) *
4/27, Cambridge, MA (Middle East Upstairs)
4/28, Annandale, NY (SMOG @ Bard College) *
4/29, Bennington, VT (Downcaf) *
4/30, Providence, RI (The Living Room) *
5/5, Chicago, IL (Empty Bottle) *

*w/ Two Gallants