Friday: The Deathray Davies @ Emo's

Tonight, Dallas-based retro sextet The Deathray Davies play a special show at Emo's to celebrate the release of their new LP, The Kick and the Snare. From starting off as an all-but unknown act at SXSW back in 1999, the indie popstars have since come to enjoy both modest celebrity and critical respect.

Think delicate vocals, driving bass lines, and simple harmonies with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to New Wave to the Beach Boys. We still prefer 2003's Midnight at the Black Nail Polish Factory, but that's probably because we've been spending all our time listening to Architecture in Helsinki's new album instead of The Kick and the Snare - this we plan to remedy after the show tonight.

Expect a dynamic stage presence and a live performance every bit as good as their studio recordings. But don't worry if you miss them this time around; they'll be back in two weeks along with Louis XIV. Either way, you should check out their cover of The Kinks' "Holiday in Waikiki".

The Deathray Davies
Friday, June 3
Emo's, Inside
Doors at 8, Show at 10

Photo by Alison Smith on deathraydavies.com via crazewire.