[October 22-28]
J Versus K
Sounds Like: Experimental/Indie/Art Rock
Drinking Buddies: Minus the Bear, Bloc Party, Deerhoof
Synopsis: Fast guitar plucking with stop-and-go drumming.
Makes You Want To...: Dance; Drink; Party
[Myspace/Purevolume]
One week, one band. You know the drill.
This week, the featured artist is J Versus K.
So I'm kinda still on my kick of Minus the Bear. After seeing them last night (I'll talk about that later), I can still say I'm overly ecstatic. Therefore, it seems only appropriate to introduce one of the best bands in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, J Versus K.
J Versus K comes out of Arlington, TX, and they know how to rock out. Taking after their predecessors, Minus the Bear, J Versus K has produced a sound similar, but totally unique to call their own. They use staccato guitar riffs, as well as quick guitar tapped, plucked, and pulled notes, mixed with sophisticatedly timed stop-and-go percussion.
They quickly have been making a name for themselves. After their original self-titled EP was released, they got called up by Bloc Party, who asked J Versus K to open for them for their Texas section of the tour. Back to present day, J Versus K has just released their debut LP, Who Wants To Fight A Million Bears?, and are selling it via their Myspace and at their shows. They also have a nifty Purevolume site, where they still feature songs from their EP.
Still wary, are you? Then I shall provide. You can stream J Versus K's "Boogie, Man", a song from their EP, via the imeem player. You also get to see a live video recording of their latest song, "Not Here Said The Beer," via the lovely folks at Suited Productions, who filmed it in Austin. Be sure to wander to J Versus K's Myspace and snag that new album.
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