Bad Books, an indie rock collaboration between Brooklyn’s Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull, are hitting the road on an east coast tour to promote their sophomore album "II." Devine and Hull alternate in songwriting and lead vocals, giving this album a dynamic edge in pace, voice, and mood. Their lead-off single "Forest Whitaker" (streaming below) starts with a catchy whistling intro that leads to an uplifting pop melody that contrasts uniquely with Hull’s dark lyrics. The band is starting their tour in Thompson House Newport, KY on February 13th and making their way east, swinging by New York City to play the Bowery Ballroom on February 20th before making their way south. – Lucy Sherman
This song was added to our SoundCloud playlist of emerging NYC artists here.