Artist:Future Islands

Song: Give Us The Wind

In our continuing series, where we show appreciation for the towns our favorite bands come from and all the local spots of note, this week we have Jenn Wasner, singer and guitarist from Wye Oak. The folk-tinged indie rock duo most recently released My Neighbor / My Creator digitally (physical release is June 8), a five-song follow-up EP to their 2009 full-length, The Knot. Both are well worth checking out for fans of Bowerbirds, Shearwater or The Rosebuds.

Now join us as we ask Wasner a few questions about her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, and all the fine music, fireplaces and crabcakes it has to offer.

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