The War on Drugs

The War on Drugs is a band out of Philadelphia that once featured Kurt Vile (previous post HERE).  These guys draw many comparisons to a very indie Bruce Springsteen with their Americana influenced rock.  I hear some Velvet Underground influences in there as well, especially in "The History of Plastic" from their Future Weather EP.  They have released 1 proper album (Wagonwheel Blues) and 3 EPs (Demo, Barrel of Batteries, and Future Weather).  I really enjoy everything that I have heard and think you will too.  And thankfully, there is a good bit of material out there for your listening pleasure.

A Needle In Your Eye #16 (from Wagonwheel Blues)

Comin' Through (from Future Weather EP)

Kurt Vile, Smoke Ring For My Halo

For a while, Kurt Vile's name led me to believe that his music would not be quite as pleasant as it is.  His 4th album Smoke Ring For My Halo is a really enjoyable listen.  Listen to 2 tracks from it below to see what you think.  I also included a song from his solo debut Constant Hitmaker because it is a good nice weather track and kinda sounds like an indie Tom Petty song.

Baby's Arms
Jesus Fever

Freeway (from Constant Hitmaker)