This week's Perry's Pick goes to a band called Ha Ha Tonka from the Ozark region of Springfield, Missouri. Named after the popular Missouri State Park, these boys definitely carry a heavy southern influence, but blend it well with a northern indie flavor. While their songs touch upon dark themes, the force that lifts these songs up and gains immediate attention is the voice of lead singer Brian Roberts. Sounding very similar to Caleb Followill of the Kings of Leon, Roberts isn't the only one emulates this band, as many of their tracks have the same feel as tunes off of the Kings' first couple albums. While Roberts takes the forefront vocally, he leaves room for harmonies from the rest of the band and big hooks from lead guitarist Brett Anderson. With masterful care to detail in the studio, their latest release Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South features many indie footstompers that start off soft and acoustic and crescendo into booming anthems by the end. The band has been lauded by Rolling Stone, SPIN Magazine and Jambase just to name a few and are sure to turn heads with the release of their new album and a large string of shows this fall. Having toured with the likes of the Old 97's and the Meat Puppets as well as landing spots at Lollopalooza and the Sundance Film Festival, look for Ha Ha Tonka to be on the rise in the coming year. Friday kicked off Ha Ha Tonka's massive fall tour which will take them all over the states. Be sure to check them out on tour and pick up their latest album Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South. Watch the video below to get a taste of what went into the making of Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South.
http://www.hahatonkamusic.com/
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