In our recent interview with MoB favorite Bon Iver he mentioned that he was a fan of North Carolina’s Bowerbirds. Unfamiliar with the group we sought out their recently released Hymns For A Dark Horse, which is filled up with sorrow sounding tunes that, at times, soar to climatic levels. Fans of Andrew Bird and Madison’s very own Pale Young Gentlemen will certainly hear and appreciate some similarities in sound and structure.

Bowerbirds and Casiotone For The Painfully Alone play Schubas Tavern in Chicago on Wednesday, August 29th. After that you can catch them on tour with John Vanderslice and The Mountain Goats.

Myspace: Bowerbirds
MP3: Bowerbirds – Hooves

Photo Credit: Brooklyn Heathen