These guys sure don't sound like they're from New York

When I think of New York bands I tend to think of The Strokes.  The Republic of Wolves on the other hand sound like they're from the deep south somewhere. I was thinking maybe an Alabama band.  Anyhow, these guys are good.  A nice melodic rock with soulful lyrics that is always welcome to me.  Their latest LP is In The House of Dust.  They remind me a lot of Manchester Orchestra and Brand New.

"Home" is off of their EP The Cartographer and it's one of my personal favorites of theirs. I'm surprised it didn't catch on more than it has.

Here's an acoustic version of "Woolen Blankets" from their album Varuna. Love the banjo in this song.  Anytime a band sounds this good stripped down to it's essential sound, it makes me think they're worth the ticket live. 

"For His Old Branches" is from In The House of Dust.  I wanted to make sure to plug a song from that LP.  That albums is actually a mixture of acoustic versions, demos and alternatives of older songs. I think it's a great introduction to the band.