In a few short hours I’ll be doing the second edition of “Survival of the Hippest,” my show on WRFL with my co-host, Cameron. This one is even more special than normal, because we’re having guests in the studio: These United States. They’ll be doing a quick interview and an acoustic performance; so if you want to tune in from 6-8PM EST you can go to WRFL881.org and click “Listen Now” to check our our show. They should be on around seven.

MP3: These United States - The Business
Rolling, garage-folk has never sounded so good. These United States sing a workman’s song in a cubicle world, and pull it off better than most could hope to do. Elegantly plucked and strummed guitar parts match up like puzzle pieces against wisely under-used trumpet bits and a melody that recalls classic blues standards without aping them. Someone call M. Ward and tell him he’s got an opener for his next tour.

These United States on Myspace

Why yes, I did say you can listen to our show at WRFL881.org from 6-8PM EST.