New York based surf-pop outfit The Drums have released an unusual Arcade Fire cover ahead of their new tour.
The Drums have spent the bulk of the summer charming the nation. Mixing glorious surf-pop melodies with a post-punk framework, the band are like the missing link between Dick Dale and New Order.
Releasing their debut album earlier this year, the band hit the festival trail running. Playing shows across the nation, The Drums travelled from Scotland's T In The Park to Glastonbury in the South of England.
Recently playing at Reading and Leeds, the band dropped by Radio 1 for a quick live session. The Drums decided to play an unusual cover they had been working on, taking on indie rock godheads Arcade Fire.
Brushing through 'We Used To Wait' the New York outfit injected a sense of whimsical joy to the original. An unusual and prescient cover, fans can now download it for free.
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Part of an extensive session with Radio 1, The Drums also raced through some highlights from their debut album and gave a quick interview. Listen to the entire broadcast on the official website HERE.
With their new single 'Let's Go Surfing' out now, the band are preparing for a lengthy British tour in November. Opening on November 24th in London, the group will travel across the country.
Taking in shows in Glasgow, Belfast and more the jaunt will wind up in Manchester. Performing at the city's Academy 2 venue, tickets for the tour of Britain and Ireland are on sale now!
The Drums are due to play:
November
24 London HMV Forum
26 Bristol Ansom Rooms
27 Birmingham HMV Insititute
29 Glasgow ABC
30 Belfast Mandela Hall
December
1 Dublin Academy
3 Newcastle Northumbria University
4 Leeds Metropolitan University
5 Nottingham Rock City
6 Manchester Academy 2
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