First of all, local bands are a heck of a lot of fun. They play lots of shows and tickets to see them won't cost you an arm and a leg. So to review good music + not a lot of money = awesome. Which brings us to this week's BotW, Empirates. Empirates are a local band from Provo, UT. The first time I heard Empirates play was at the BYU Battle of the Bands. While the other bands that played where good, when Empirates took the stage I said to myself, "These guys are going somewhere." With influences like Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand, Empirates bring a definite Brit-rock feel to the Provo music scene. Their rockin' guitar riffs, groovin' bass lines, and driving drum beats make the Empirates fun to listen too and a great band to see live.
Here's a little taste of what Empirates is capable of:
You can check them out on Facebook and MySpace. Also, if you ever get a chance to see these guys live, take it. You won't regret it. And make sure you watch out for Empirates because they are going to be huge.
Favorite Tracks:
-Red Light Town
-Chelsea United
-Something Close to Beautiful
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