Last week Eric found his way to this blog and left a comment about his new song (I’m Going Down) and his upcoming album (also named I’m Going Down).  Since he was nice enough to visit the blog I HAD to listen to his song and………it (and the video that went with it) were both great.  I was intrigued, I was charmed, and most importantly I was thoroughly entertained both musically and visually which is not something that I can say about most music that I hear today.  Maybe more importantly I wanted to hang out with Eric, his band, the people in the video (I would like to think they were his friends), and party.  Really good stuff.  Let’s listen…..

Eric Howl and the Way Down Lows – I’m Going Down

I wanted more (no….I needed more) so I took to the internet on a quest.  Bingo, another song from his upcoming album, You Already Know The Way To Brahma’s House.  Weird title for another “alt-country” song but what the heck.

Eric Howl – You Already Know The Way To Brahma’s House

OK, once the song started it was not what the heck,it was what the Hell!  Bhangra, rap, Bollywood dancing, who is this guy and why haven’t I heard of him before!  Now let me be honest….I am not a rap fan, I have never heard bhangra (had to look it up), but damnit it worked and I was entertained.  I have no idea what to expect from Eric’s album when it is released but I personally can’t wait.  I suggest we all pick it once it is released and gather back here to talk.

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SAVAGES

If I had to word to describe Eric in one word it would be eclectic, faced with the same challenge for the Savages the word would be intense.  These girls rock, not that’s not quite right, they rock hard and with an amazing focus.  I love their guitarist (she has an amazing ringing tone), the rhythm section is rock solid (together they are great and they individually have the capability to drive songs forward), and I don’t even know how to describe the singer.  Maybe the thing I like most about them is they are better live than they are on record and that says a lot.  As soon as they manage to capture their live sound on a record there will be no stopping them but until then you won’t go wrong by picking up their debut album, Silence Yourself.  Enough babbling on my part…..you need to hear this for yourself……

Savages – She Will (Live on KEXP April, 2013)

Savages – Shut Up (Live on KEXP April, 2013)