I’m back with the second installment of the Ohrwurm series.  This time I’m going to talk about the Brooklyn-based band, Frances.

I learned about Frances from my friend Julia Tepper (who actually plays violin in the group) while we were both part Keegan Dewitt’s band (when he still lived in Brooklyn). When listening to their Night Light EP that was released in 2006, I was immediately impressed by the intelligent songwriting of bandleader, Paul Hogan, both instrumentally and lyrically.

For some reason, these songs remind me of the outdoors and folk tales.  It might be because they’re so organic… surprising yet expected… impressive while remaining approachable.

Here’s the first track off the Night Light EP entitled Sale.

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Their site says there’s soon to be a full length album.  I can’t wait.