[MP3] Sweet Lights: “Ballad of Kurt Vile #2″

Dare I say in an age of dictatorial digitalism and synth heavy sounds, each with their own blessing/curse dichotomy, it’s increasingly refreshing to hear well structured, organic rock and roll. Delivering said refreshing sound is the solo/side project of Philadelphia musician Shai Halperin, creating music under the moniker Sweet Lights. Halperin played with The Capitol Years and War on Drugs before branching out on his own.

[MP3] Sweet Lights – Ballad of Kurt Vile #2

“Ballad of Kurt Vile #2″ utilizes just enough effects and slick production to make it really stand out. Halperin was raised on Jeff Lynne, Olivia Newton John, and tons of retro-pop. He’s an extremely talented musician and each song on his self-titled debut is a solid piece of wholesome musical work. Check out Sweet Lights’ bandcamp to spin/purchase his LP and check out the keyboard sporadic tune “Endless Town” after the jump.

[MP3] Sweet Lights – Endless Town