Why? Well, why not?

And so the discovery of new music continues as iTunes voucher met my ever-growing list of bands who have been passionately recommended lately. Luckily, Why? topped that list chronologically, and were the first to exhaust £7.99 from my credit (birthday loot ftw).

Instantly captivating, there is something often comically John Flansburgh-ish (They Might Be Giants) about Johnathan Wolfs vocals, rolling out vulgar poetry over a coarse hip-hop soaked indie-rock bed. A few listens will definitely develop into addition - the acquisition of a back-catalogue purchasing is mere clicks away …

Why? - Song of the Sad Assassin

Why? - Fatalist Palmistry

Why? are playing with Crayonsmith at Andrews Lane Theatre in Dublin on the 26th of April.