Despite having a name more readily associated with a genre like metal (or maybe Gregorian chant), RI band Castle (the band) is a blend of folk and alternative rock, with light, peppy drums and songs that often have an accordion as a lead instrument. Their eponymous debut album has great range, with tracks spanning from upbeat and whimsical to somber and serious, and their female vocalist sings with a girlish, unassuming voice that I found charming. Favorites include ‘It’s not Mine’, ‘Numbers’, and ‘Awesome Powerful Brain’. The band plays Precinct in Somerville February 22nd, and you can listen to their album below. – Geoff Noble
Friday 2/1 – Tiverton, RI @ Sandywoods w/ Vudu Sister – RSVP
Saturday 2/2 – Newport, RI @ Billy Goode’s w/ Toy Soldiers – RSVP
Saturday 2/16 – Wilmington, VT @ Apres Vous – FREE
Friday 2/22 – Somerville, MA @ Precinct w/ Banana Phonetic