Music Monday

The Freelance Whales are destined to save humanity. I know, I know—we've been known to jump to conclusions in the past. Some might call us impetuous, some, easy-to-excite, but there's no way anything short of world peace could come from music this enjoyable and feel-good-y. Take note, UN, take note. Seriously though, these guys (and gal) are filling the long-vacant space in our hearts once occupied by The Postal Service way back when—with their Gibbard-esque vocals and glitchy-catchy keyboards—but then twisting things just so with choppy rhythms, less predictable song structure, and consistently present harmonium and banjo (what, what!) They just played down at SXSW NINE TIMES (cut to that scene with the principal in Ferris Bueller's Day Off) and are continuing their westward trajectory on a pretty extensive tour before heading back home to New York for an April 13 show at Bowery Ballroom and some east coast openings for Shout Out Louds. Be sure to catch them before they re-write the UN theme song and get REALLY big. Album out April 13 on French Kiss/Mom + Pop. Pre-order it here. In the meantime, check out 'Starring', this week's Song of the Week (the banjo breakdown in this RULES).