The Dodos Get Ready for SXSW, Give us “Jody”

I mentioned the San Francisco duo The Dodos a few weeks back, giving you a taste of the band in the form of “Fools”. Since then, the band has signed on to Frenchkiss Records (Les Savy Fav’s label), booked a whole tour, including a few SXSW appearances, and have released their second single, “Jody’. “Jody” isn’t quite as catchy or hype-inducing as “Fools”, but is enough to get me super-excited for the March 18th release of Visiter. Guitarist/Singer Meric Long balances his guitar melody with his voice eloquently, and the just-faster-than-you’re-comfortable-with drum pace is enough to get the blood flowing and the blogosphere spinning out of control. Can you hear that? That’s the sound of a band about to explode on to the scene.

MP3: The Dodos – “Jody” [alt. link]

Check the tour dates and “Fools” video after the jump, and let me know if you want me to do an interview with The Dodos.

02-15 San Jose, CA – Blank Club
02-28 San Francisco, CA – Café du Nord
03-08 Los Angeles, CA – The Smell ^
03-09 San Diego, CA – Pink Elephant ^
03-11 Juarez, Mexico – Line Bar ^
03-12 Austin, TX – The Mohawk (Frenchkiss SXSW showcase)
03-13 Austin, TX – Tap Room (American Songwriter day party @ SXSW)
03-14 Austin, TX – The Mohawk (Hot Freaks day party @ SXSW)
03-14 Austin, TX – TBA (Leafy Green SXSW showcase)
03-19 Fort Worth, TX – Lola’s *
03-22 Marfa, TX – Ballroom *
03-23 Houston, TX – Mink *
03-25 Birmingham, AL – The Bottletree *
03-27 Asheville, NC – Harvest Records *
03-28 Durham, NC – Bull City Headwuaters **
03-29 Charlottesville, VA – Tea Bazaar *
03-30 Washington, DC – DC 9
03-31 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
04-03 Princeton, NJ – Terrace Club
04-05 New Haven, CT – Cafe Nine
04-10 Annandale, NY – Bard College
04-19 Bloomington, IN – Culture Shock Festival
04-20 Lawrence, KS – Replay Lounge
04-21 Denver, CO – Hi-Dive

^ w/ the Ohsees
* w/ Silje Nes
** w/ Silje Nes and Megafaun

Love,
Zack