Tapes 'n Tapes are new to me, but I'm already a big fan (2 months too late to see them play in town:( ). Hailing from Minnesota, they're a four-piece specialising in distinctive, punchy songs, packed with melody as much as sharp, brilliant rock riffs.

 

There's shades of Kings of Leon and pieces of Arcade Fire in their sound, yet it remains original, unpredictable and snappy. They've got the instant likeability in their songs, that makes you want to re-listen to each song.

 

My current favourite songs of theirs:

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