When Michael Finn quit drumming for Old Age a couple of years ago, all I could think was "what the fuck man? Old Age Kills! You Kill! WHAT THE FUCK?!" But then I watched Finn play a handful of solo acoustic sets which showcased a side of the artist I hadn’t seen yet, some startlingly beautiful chops and an honest knack for songwriting. And when I heard the first tracks from his new project, The Domestics, where he’s teamed up with fellow songwriter Leo London, I finally felt at ease about Finn’s departure from Old Age. The Domestics absolutely kill, too! Which is why they’ve earned themselves the righteous title of Deli Portland’s Artist of the Month. Congrats boys!
With a sound that’s Part Elliot Smith, part The Beatles and a dash of Nick Cave, The Domestics write songs from the heart and their delivery couldn’t be more polished. Keep your eyes on this band, they’re shure to make a big splash with the release of their forthcoming self titled debut album due for release on September 5, 2014.
– Travis Leipzig