Let’s face facts, if you’re in a blues-based guitar and drums rock duo, you’re inevitably going to get compared to both The White Stripes and The Black Keys. In the decade-plus since those two bands made their debut, rarely has an act come along that has actually lived up to the hype of those lofty comparisons, that is until Deap Vally. Comprised of Lindsey Troy (guitar, vocals) and Julie Edwards (drums), the Los Angeles-based act, who met at a crocheting class taught by Edwards, lay down heavy blend of fuzzed out garage rock and have earned a reputation for their raucous live shows.
Earlier this month Deap Vally released their highly recommended four-song EP Get Deap!,which they will follow with their full-length debut Sistrionix later this year. The duo, who will open a string of dates for Free Energy, will also hit just about every major music festival this summer both here and abroad including Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Let’s check out the music video for their lead single – Lies…