Those of you who enjoy a bright, glistening blend of indie-alternative will find Waterstrider's debut album to be an absolute must-have. The five-piece out of Oakland, California, has been making music for a few years now (lead vocalist Nate Salman has been working on a few other projects on top of this one), but now it's Waterstrider's time to take the limelight with their brilliantly formulated first-ever album, Nowhere Now. The group finds its sound within delicately layered guitar plucks, jungle-like percussion, light soundscapes, and Salman's incredibly versatile vocals, and for an excellent taste of that all, be sure to take a listen to upbeat effort "New Sun", which possesses all of their essentials as well as an addictive chorus to boot. We also hear a slower, softer side of their sound in "Passing Ships", a track soaked more in emotive strings and melancholic nostalgia, but equally as impressive as the last. You can download Waterstrider's exceptional debut project, Nowhere Now, on iTunes or Bandcamp (the latter option includes a bonus track, "Give Me My Name"), and if you're in San Francisco on April 30, you can purchase tickets HERE to see them live.
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