Blog: The Needle Drop

Something about the nonchalant, folk rockery of Woods just screams "obscure"--even if the band's music has got them headed in the direction of popularity. There's a sterile distance the music's delivery, making it less warm and encompassing than most lo-fi do-it-yourselfers. Though there's not much in the way of fog and haze, Woods maintains the mysterious portrayal of bands like Crystal Stilts while keeping it down to Earth with simple, garage rock instrumentation. This track is from the band's upcoming LP, Songs of Shame. Look for it here in April. [...]