Reminiscent of the Strokes’ early days, Spoon, or even Weezer, Swiss band Choo Choo harnesses the raw power of 60’s pop rock and turns it into what they call “steam powered garage rock.” The extra steam billows from their organist, Lili, cutting through the distorted guitar crunching to bring out melodic lines that are easy to hum along with. When the organ lines aren’t catchy, they outline chords to add that extra flare. Lead guitarist and vocalist, Dan, embodies the typical power-chord pounding and slacked singing one can expect from a garage rock band. Yan and Sam, bass and drums/backup vocals, keep things nice and tight, shoveling in the coal that keeps this stream train rolling.

December 2006 saw Choo Choo’s four track disc with driving songs like “Take It Easy” and “I Ain’t Coming Home (No More).” March 2008 brought about their first full length, self-titled album featuring tunes that utilize those organ melodies previously mentioned. Need a tune stuck in your head for the day? Check out of few of this tracks on their Myspace.

With their debut album close enough to a year old, Choo Choo is making their rounds, including a week-long tour of Texas March 15th-21st for SXSW. So if you’re in the area and feel like bouncing and bopping, Choo Choo is for you.

For more, check them out on their official website. 

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