Fresh Squeezed: Princeton

A couple of years ago Jesse Kivel was working in public relations for a great pr firm called Force Field, and managed to leak a couple of demos from his band called Princeton. The sound was remarkably fresh and interesting, a little Balkan Calypso, a little indie pop, and a touch of something all their own. The few songs that I received stuck with me, and remain in my rotation to this day. The band is twin brothers Jesse & Matt Kivel, Ben Usen and David Kitz, and they have spent the last two years constructing their debut album, Cocoon of Love. As the title suggests the album takes a look at the various elements of love, but if that does sound appealing their sound can still fill your Fall. Although it has progressed a bit since their demos, they still have a charm and solid undercurrent of indie pop.

Cocoon of Love (Kanine) (Sept. 29th)

1. Sadie and Andy (feat. Meredith Metcalf)(mp3)
2. Show Some Love, When Your Man Gets Home
3. Calypso Gold (mp3)
4. Korean War Memorial
5. Stunner Shades in Heaven
6. Martina and Clive Krantz
7. Shout it Out
8. Sylvie
9. I Left My Love in Nagasaki
10. Worried Head
11. The Wild