Robbers On High Street

What is it with new bands and picnics??

Well anyway, two years ago (or was it three years ago, Bean?) Bean brought back a copy of Robbers On High Street’s Fine Lines EP from London for me, because Dutch record stores suck. It had the song “Hot Sluts (Say I Love You)” on it and I loved it. It’s three minutes of danceable angst, the kind Bloc Party does so well. Then it got kind of quiet around the band and I forgot all about them, so I hadn’t even noticed the release of their debut album Tree City last year.

I listened to their new tunes on myspace and they still make great songs. The thing is, in 2003 when the EP came out, their sound was still relatively fresh and different. Now, there are many, many indie bands that sound a lot like them. Check out the lovely “Hudson Tube” and three more songs on their myspace.