The Rhode Island-based group's organic, sincere and markedly pleasant tunes have landed them as the quintessential Americana group of the year. Their sound is highly distinguishable, with husky vocals and poetically crafted lyrics supported by a foundation of rich harmonies, heavy blues guitar, upright bass, drums and clarinet. Citing Tom Waits, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan as their main influences, The Low Anthem produce their folksy, layered sound with a tenacity for the natural--they have been known to forgo PA systems and amplification in order to blend with their surroundings. "If there's a new definition of Americana, The Low Anthem have created it" (Bruce Warren- XPN).

Since the release of The Low Anthem's self-titled debut, they have undergone many positive changes, incorporating a growing dose of raw minimalist rock sound. The new edge was a great feature on their third and critically acclaimed record, "Oh My god, Charlie Darwin," an album that captured the deapth and beauty of folk Americana. Now, the follow up to Oh My God, Charlie Darwin shakes off some of thir their past wimsy and taps into something that is much more visceral and melancholic. Aptly called "Smart Flesh," the recent release sounds humanly organic, though as it treads on misty layers of sound that in turn sound moodily haunting, it is evident that they use their words and their music to dig deeper than anything superficially skin deep. 

The Low Anthem is currently in the middle of an international tour in support of "Smart Flesh", with stops throughout Europe and North America in November.


Website: http://www.lowanthem.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lowanthem


Recent Release: Smart Flesh
Release Date: February 22, 2011
Label:  Nonesuch
Band Origin: Providence, Rhode Island


Set List:
MATTER OF TIME
BOEING 737
THIS GODDAMN HOUSE