Nashville rock trio Music Band may have a name that’s impossible to search, but their sound is straightforward. The self-described “honest-to-goodness rock and roll” purveyors are set to release their debut LP, Wake Up Laughing, on April Fool’s Day. The lead single, “Day Stealer,” opens with nothing but guitar for a good eight bars that lulls you into a groove. From there, the song slowly builds into the perfect balance of energy and commanding rhythmic guitar strokes that contrast with deceptively penetrating lyrics. The hook, “She’s all I ever wanted/ If all I ever wanted was a lie,” serves as the crescendo with all of the harmonies and fuzz coming together to punch up the subdued energy. My only gripe is that it’s too short. I could have this ramp up and down for another couple minutes or so. Check it out.

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Tour Dates:
03/10 Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
03/17 Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/18 Austin, TX @ Barracuda (Infinity Cat Official SXSW Showcase)
03/19 Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/20 Dallas, TX @ Spillover Fest
03/23 Albuquerque, NM @ Low Spirits
03/25 Boise, ID @ Treefort Fest
03/26 Missoula, MT @ The Palace
03/27 Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett
03/28 Nelson, BC @ Spiritbar
03/29 Calgary, AB @ The Gateway
03/30 Edmonton, AB @ The Buckingham
04/01 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
04/02 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
04/05 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
04/08 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
04/11 Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
04/12 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
04/14 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
04/15 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04/16 Ft. Collins, CO @ Surfside 7

Wake Up Laughing is out 4/1 on Infinity Cat. Pre-order is available here.