Believe it or not, there are synth-pop bands out there actually using instruments to make real-live music. Nashville outfit Five Knives is slated to release their debut album, Savages, on June 2nd via Red Bull Records. To get in the proper grind zone for the full electro-punkpop experience, Crave is proud to exclusively premiere their sassed-up single “Take My Picture”.
Comprised of singer Anna M’Queen, guitarists/keyboardists/programmers Nathan Barlowe and Zach Hall and drummer Shane Wise, Five Knives formed in 2012 and have quickly advanced from secret password basement shows in their hometown of Nashville to performing at Winter Music Conference and most recently, touring with Icona Pop. The band’s song “The Rising,” from their 2012 EP of the same name, was nominated for a Grammy for the category of Best Remix Recording (remixer Eddie Amador).
Produced by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), Savages contains 13 tracks of raw electronic bursts wrapped in pop hooks, with the power and energy of a live band. Imagine if No Doubt were at least a decade younger, grew up with one foot in EDM… and actually had some balls. See if you can get through this track once without rhyming along with the ridiculously bratty, infectious hook, then pre-order the album here:
Last month, Entertainment Weekly exclusively premiered the official video for the title track “Savages,” directed by Martin & Nick. The video features striking, gritty scenes set in an end-of-days Los Angeles, featuring a raw performance from the band. Check it out below:
Keep up with Five Knives at the following:
Official Site / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
