Pharaoh Rat

I like Pharaoh Rat. I guarantee you've never heard of this band. How do I know this? Because they formed like a month ago. Pharaoh Rat happens to be the band of a my co-worker, Eric. They're so new the only web page they have is a MySpace listing. MySpace, people! It's them, about 15,000 13-year-olds and 30,000 indecent middle-aged men. But you know what, it's pretty cool that there are outlets, like the MySpaces of the world, for up and coming artists to showcase their work, whether it be music, paintings or macaroni sculptures.

Pharaoh Rat is not a band for everyone. What I like about the sound is the mix of jazz and instrumental rock with a jam band vibe. When Eric sent the link, I knew the music was good because I put it on, went back to work, and within a few minutes I found myself bobbing my head along with the beat and rhythm. Similar to waking up from a dream and not knowing where you are, I had a moment of confusion, trying to remember what band I was listening to. I like listening to Explosions in the Sky, who I mentioned before in this post, for the same reasons. The music becomes a soundtrack to whatever it is you're doing at the moment.

My recommendation is to let the music of Pharaoh Rat play in the background of whatever it is you are doing at the moment and before you know it, you'll be restarting the tracks over again. Give me a shout if you want more info on the band and I'll pass word onto Eric. Have a great weekend and to those in the Northeast, enjoy the beautiful weather--I know I will!