Give This A Listen: The Whigs

The Whigs are a good old rock band from Atlanta. They're opening for Kings of Leon this Thursday at MSG (a show I hope to go to; ticket prices being the only obstacle right now). I'm really digging what they're throwing out there. They are a true power trio and are very garage-rock, but their hooks keep them grounded. The newest album (from 2008) is called Mission Control.

I recommend, as a single, "Right Hand On My Heart." It's a melodic, heavy-tempoed, epic rocker. Reminds me of a mix of 70's arena rock (as epitomised so well by the fictional Stillwater from Almost Famous) and good 90's alt rock.