Algiers - Blood 7 [2012]

For Fans Of: African drums

Genres: Gospel, No Wave, Soul

Spotify: Facebook

Preview: Blood 7 Inch

Regular SIGD readers will remember Algiers as the Indie Pop duo with former members of The Maple State and DARTZ!. This, however, is a whole different kind of group, but with the same name. The trio describe themselves as an "experimental gospel no wave soul pulp band". They're based in Atlanta, Georgia, or as they refer to it: "the rotten hub of the Ol' American South, wehre W.E.B. Dubois once saw a riot goin' on, and where the hell and high water swirls 'round the trees." Check out the vid for the song in the preview up top:

I was enjoying the song right away but the video made me get into it more. I like when that happens.

Algiers - Four Priests [2011]

For Fans Of: The Maple State, DARTZ!, Look Mexico

Genres: Emo, Indie Pop, Math Rock

Spotify: Yep!

Preview:

Algiers is made up of two guys from the U.K. who are former members of The Maple State and DARTZ!. This EP is the product of a chance encounter between the two band members which blossomed into four months of collaboration. It's an indie-pop gem if there ever was one - catchy and fun to listen to. Four Priests is a great little debut EP; it showcases the band's bright melodies and promises more good stuff to come.

Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a good digital version of the album, but you can listen on their Soundcloud. Alternatively, clicking below will send you to their Bandcamp, where you can purchase it for about $5.