Out of San Diego is a three-piece synth pop group known for their 80s-inspired head-shakin’ beats that are getting everyone all riled up. This past year, despite the fact that the guys hadn’t released a record yet, Lesands received all sorts of buzz. KCRW took notice and so did New York’s CMJ. Lesands is singer Austin Taylor Tirado, drummer Joel Plotnik and guitarist/bassist Nik Ewing.
Now, the band has officially released their debut EP Sweet Skin for free. But it will only be available for one month. I hadn’t heard songs “Sweet Skin” and “Restless Lover” until today, and though it’s hard to pick favorites on the record because they’re all noteworthy, original and addicting, these two tracks are my new fixation for the next week. So get ready friends to hear me blasting the EP on my computer, my iPod while at the gym and my car stereo while on my way to Santa Barbara this weekend.
Now, if you don’t trust my word, then go listen for yourself and download it. Again, it’s freeeeeeee.
Check out the guys playing The Echo on Feb. 3 with We Barbarians. In early March, Lesands go on tour with Foster The People and Grouplove.
