Rhodes

Like Jet, The Strokes and the White Stripes, rhodes is trying to do what at times seems unlikely: Keep rock 'n roll alive. The song's powerful first track, "Magician," sets the tone in this nod to classic rock, featuring the sensible guitar solos of Darren Clarke and the strong vocals of Daniel Whittington. Whittington's voice seems familiar (on one song he's part Paul Carrack and part Eddie Money), but at the same time he manages to sound original. The band...

The music you hear on this week’s podcast (in and out, not the segment bumpers) is by Rhodes. Their CD, Half a Mind to Stay is available at CD baby and I would encourage all of the IM audience to check it out. The cut you’re going to be hearing as the podcast intro for a while is “Should Have Known.” Has a nice southern rock feel to some of it. Bluesy. Some British rock flavor. Plenty of influences. Just good. This is music for anyone enjoying serious rock, strong lyrics, memorable...