Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “No Taste Bomber” by Salad Boys from the 2015 album Metalmania on Trouble In Mind Records.
Salad Boys - No Taste Bomber (MP3)
It's all too perfect that New Zealand band Salad Boys took their name from a misheard lyric in The Feelies' 1979 single "Fa Cé La." Much like those beloved Jersey jangle-pop pioneers, Salad Boys embrace the classic college rock sound, drawing influence from the powerful simplicity of The Velvet Underground.
You can also hear the history of the band's hometown in their sound: Christchurch, New Zealand, is home to iconic indie label Flying Nun Records, and the trio were even slated as the backing band for David Kilgour of legendary New Zealand group The Clean. On their debut full-length, Metalmania, Salad Boys bring a lo-fi charm to the ten-track release, combining chiming guitars, hypnotic drone, and a garage-pop sensibility.
The boys have hunkered down for the holidays, but keep an eye on their Twitter and Facebook pages for future dates. In the meanwhile, watch the band perform today's Song of the Day pick in the KEXP studios:
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Aft…
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Aft…
