Created less than a year ago, Phin is finding their identity in making big, slightly askew indie-pop songs. Their music rambles into some interesting corners, a lick of doowop here, a carousel-inspired keyboard riff there, as it follows in the high-flown footsteps of influences Wolf Parade. “Those Killers” is the title track of their EP, which is available for free download here. It shows frontman Toby Haydel’s keen instinct for striking songwriting, an attribute that will definitely drive Phin towards a long and successful career.
Phin joins The Whistles and the Bells, Albatross and Good Graeff tonight at 3rd & Lindsley. The show starts at 8, and tickets are $10. Phin is also in the lineup for 2014’s Music City Mayhem, facing off against Red Wine Hangover on March 25th for a spot in Live on the Green’s summer concert schedule. –Terra James-Jura