Snowden has confirmed for Forecastle 2008. This, for me, is the band I may be the most excited for at this moment. I only learned of Snowden last year, and I’ve been dancing to them continuously ever since. Snowden plays a very danceable sort of disco post-punk, and so I imagine they’ll be set for Friday night’s performance of Forecastle. Tracks like Black Eyes from their most recent album Anti-Anti are the perfect example of what they can do, putting lyrics like “you didn’t have much to say, but you were beautiful anyway” over good dance rock beats makes for the kind of show you want to get sweaty and dance with the girl you want to be with. Due in large part to the heavy touring, Snowden hasn’t had a chance to get an album out since their debut Anti-Anti album, but I’ve heard rumor they’ve spent a little bit of time in the studio and that we might be able to expect something not too far out. Who cares though, so long as we have anthems like “Anti Anti” to scream out lyrics like “One time we believed, but now it’s passing and cliche.” Fans of Interpol or VHS or Beta are likely to fall in love with Snowden…as that same dark flavor and fuzzy distortion of Interpol (only not so dark), and the same dance vibe and The Cure influence as pervades VHS or Beta releases…every song from Anti Anti is the type of concert anthem that most bands manage to get one or two of in their career….which makes you understand why Snowden invests so much time into their live shows. In the end, it’s dance rock that is incredibly accessible to both the electro kids, and indie rockers…and Louisville has a lot to look forward to with Snowden coming to visit us this summer.

Snowden is known for the incredible effort that they put into touring. Although Atlanta based, people often mistake them for being from any number of cities, considering the number of times they’ve played everywhere. That includes Louisville. Snowden has come to town at least twice, and played with our friends The Photographic at Uncle Pleasants on August 29, 2006 (with an In-Store Ear X-tacy earlier that same day), and one other occasion at Headliners. Also, another more attenuated connection is that on Snowden’s remix album, Fuel of the Celebration, was featured Le Castlevania…who blew up Louisville’s Fuzion New Years party this year.  Their touring has paid of in recognition from fans, as well as other major musicians, touring with Arcade Fire, The Unicorns, Claps Your Hands Say Yeah, and Kings of Leon.  IF all that isn’t enough to make you see them…there’s a hot girl in the band.  Get ready to dance Louisville…..

Pick Anti Anti up from iTunes, Amazon or Jade Tree.

For more info, David Payne runs his own blog talking about the band HERE.  Also, a very comprehensive album review is available HERE.

Snowden – Anti Anti
Snowden – Time of the Season
Snowden – Christmas Time is Here