The Globes Announce Debut Details, Download "Sister Songs" EP for Free

Early last year, a band called The Globes from Spokane, WA dropped a line and shared some of their music, before they inked a deal with Barsuk. The first two songs I heard from the band -- and shared on the site -- blew me away, once again proving that some of the most impressive bands out there aren't receiving the attention they truly deserve. So, it only seemed right, like the universe had done something just, when Barsuk signed the band.

The Globes are set to release their debut album, Future Self, on April 26 through Barsuk. To celebrate the release, the band is offering up their Sister Songs EP for FREE download right now on their Purevolume page (act quickly, as this offer is for a limited time only). The tracks ("Stay Awake" and "A Stitch Couldn't Save the World") on the aforementioned Globes post have been disabled by Mixtape Muse, but both songs can be found on the Sister Songs EP. You can also download "Stay Awake" below, which will appear on Future Self.

MP3: The Globes - "Stay Awake"

LISTEN: The Globes

(Photo: Pam Settler)

I think what's most difficult about songwriting is the process of arranging. Songs can be straightforward and still effective -- just "three chords and the truth" as they say. And then there are songs that can be rife with twist and turns, making the music infinitely interesting. With respect to the latter, music takes on this completely captivating quality, not just because of its inherent eclectic nature, but because of its ability to evolve.

These songs sound like a cross between Pinback and Medications, but comparing The Globes to other bands is more like comparing apples and oranges. Their music is hard to specifically categorize because the band sounds more like creators rather than emulators. The Globes keep each minute intriguing, whether it's through tempo changes, the undercurrent of math rock, or the addition of an effect pedal. They know when to be subtle and when to hook you in with intricately interwoven guitar lines. Both songs here showcase the band's tightly-wound sound that is both relaxed and sharp.

"Stay Awake" and "A Stitch Couldn't Save the World" are from The Globes' Sinter Songs EP.

The Globes hit the road next month. Dates after the hop.