Rootsy Blues, Indie Folk, Soul, and Rock are all represented in the tasty menagerie that makes up local quintet Terraplane Sun. They’ve released an EP chock full of radio friendly tunes that are sure to top the charts before they can blink. With a heavily upbeat west coast vibe, they blend their influences in the catchiest and most irresistible ways. With plenty of bluesy organ licks, punchy horns, handclaps, and the ever-soulful, smooth vocals of frontman, Ben Rothbard, the EP is one hit after another. Listening straight through brought back memories of early Black Keys, and more recently, the Broken Bells album from Shins frontman, James Mercer. Standouts, “Get Me Golden” and “Tell Me I’m Wrong,” are sure to be crowd pleasers. The band is graciously allowing fans to stream the EP in it’s entirety for free. They are setting out on tour with several opening dates for rising stars, Imagine Dragons, and The Mowgli’s. – Jacqueline Caruso
