Saskatchewan is a dream pop outfit from Orlando that will surely be making the rounds on blogs and mixtapes in the near future. Their track, "Dreamboat" is just perfect for summer listening. Btw, you can download it for free at their bandcamp page. [Via IGIF]
French Films are a five-piece from Finland whose sound reminds me of The Drums. Definitely a good thing. Currently armed with only a four song EP entitled Golden Sea (purchase it here on iTunes for dirt cheap), the band is sure to be one to watch in 2011. Here's the video for their title track.
It's hard not to think of Grizzly Bear when first listening to We Are Trees, but singer James Nee sounds so much like Daniel Rossen it's inevitable. Although it's definitely not a bad thing, especially since Veckatimest and Yellow House still get quite a bit of play from us.
We Are Trees are a four-piece from Virginia, which in addition to Nee, include violinist Rocky Capizzi, cellist Pearl McReynolds, and drummer Josiah Schlater. Take a listen to our favorite "Sunrise Sunset" down below. If you like what you hear they're offering their 4-song Boyfriend EP over at their bandcamp for free download.
The band also has a myspace, where you can find a cover of Best Coast's "When I'm With You".
For fans of Local Natives and Foals, the next band to peak your interest should be Bravestation. This year the four-piece from Toronto released a new 5-song EP and we haven't been able to get enough of the tracks, "White Wolves" and "Colour Us With Youth". Take a listen for yourself.
The band currently has no U.S. tour dates, but hopefully that'll be remedied sometime this year. Download the band's EP for free at their Bandcamp page.
