The Speculators are Busy Boys

D/Wolves have a lot of friends in San Diego. I've gotten a few e-mails this week from bands that they know. Here's a new single that I just have to mention.

• The Speculators - "Covvvves" single (self-released) [Bandcamp]



"Covvvves" - Stream it here

• Fun, energetic, angular, noisy art punk by a quartet from San Diego and Portland.
• Sounds like it was recorded at home—extremely well.
• Very creative, a breath of fresh air. And I'm not just saying that because I know they'll see this post.
• Seems to be a digital-only release with just one track. I'm not sure if it's available for purchase or download, but you can stream it here.
• They have a 2 ½-month-old EP called Grow Old that is available for a free download. It's going on my Dell DJ this afternoon. Really good stuff. There's a guest female vocal on one track.
• There's also a free Halloween/Christmas-themed two-track release from December called Holidays, featuring their renditions of "Monster Mash" and "Blue Christmas". These fellas have been busy.
• Get this stuff now. My kinda rock-'n'-roll.

Here's the new single.

The Speculators - "Covvvves" (single; 3/20/2011)

Have a nice weekend.