The Long Winters

I know they've been peppering the blogosphere like mad all summer long, but if you're the type to grovel over who has it first, then you probably don't read this anyway. I think I heard through Stereogum, but I've been hooked on this catchy brand of guitar power pop thoughout these non-winter months. The Long Winters do it right. Vocally similar to and intelligent like an Okkervil River record, but not as depressing. They manage to pull off tragedy without the gloom, and veil it under a warm musical veneer. Check out Fire Island, AK.

The Long Winters - Fire Island, AK
The Long Winters - Rich Wife