one hand

The bands that give me any sort of hope for the future of music can be counted on one hand.

Call Me Lightning
Why?
Anathallo
Mount Eerie/The Microphones
Sleepy Eyes of Death

These are the bands that are currently active and proving that music is an art form and doesn't simply have to be entertainment. These are the bands pushing things forward and trying new things instead of rehashing what has already been done. Sure, there have been bands that have shown this before, but the Beatles broke up a long time ago.

For over seven years now Anathallo have proven to be the most unique, most ambitious, most creative band playing today. Even beyond the music, they have shown creativity in their CD packaging, the instruments they choose, and how they run their band. Anathallo is one of the smartest bands in America. Listen to them if you haven't heard them and if they come to your town let them sleep on your floor because they are also seven of the kindest, most caring people. I'm honored that I can call them friends.