Beach Fossils

A few weeks ago I got to experience SXSW for the first time. Even though I was there most for the movie festival, I did get a chance to see some great bands too. The very first band I saw was Beach Fossils at Red7 on Wednesday. This band of four lanky young kids from Brooklyn almost ruined the rest of the music festival for me because they put on the best live show I have seen in the past year. There music was what I can only describe as neo-indie-beach rock, and I loved it. Their music made you feel like you were at a beach bar in So Cal about to go surf for the rest of your life. They also have a very interesting drummer; he only uses two drums, a tambourine, and plays standing up. It has a great sound, and sounds to have nothing lacking from what they would have had with a traditional drum set. I really cannot praise their unique and captivating music style enough. But there music was not the only thing that made them great that day, it was also their energy. The moment they started playing and jumping around stage the whole audience could feel the excitement and could not help but feel the same way. While I do not know this for sure I assumed that performing at SXSW was the biggest performance of this bands short life. whether I am correct on that point or not, there performance and how visibly young the members of this band are really made for a great show, and left me hoping that I will get a chance to see these guys again.
Unfortunately, when I got back from SXSW and heard some of the bands studio recordings, I found that their energy and excitement were gone from the music. The tracks still have their unique style and sound, but the tracks seem boring, almost sleepy compared to their live performance. My suggestion to this young band would be to create a live album.
Overall, I would say check this band out, but know they are much better live.
Check out their MySpace here.

http://www.myspace.com/beachfossils