A favorite among our readers, (placing fourth in our Best of LA’s Readers’ and Fans’ Poll), The Dead Ships is celebrating its record release Tuesday, February 28, at The Echo. The garage-rock duo, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Devlin McCluskey and drummer Christopher Spindelilus, recorded its debut LP, Electric Ahab, in July of 2011 in the fair city of San Francisco. And though the twosome recorded the album live to analog 2” tape in two takes, the tracks sound well planned and precise. McCluskey’s raspy croons, paired with bouncy guitar riffs and tight percussion, creates infectious hooks reminiscent of The Black Keys’ early days with the right balance of minimalistic lo-fi, soul and pop. The Dead Ships will be accompanied by fellow LA darlings, The Ross Sea Party, Hello Echo and The Muddy Reds. Doors at 8:30 pm. 21+. FREE. – Katrina Nattress