They made a splash at South by Southwest, which says a lot nowadays in the world of 'indie' music. With their soft harmonies and breezy melodies, Wye Oak have risen in popularity on music blogs in recent months. Not only that, but Wye Oak can also rock, demonstrated by the indie rock song "Warning".

Now the band, consisting of members of Jenn Wasner (guitar, vocals) and Andy Stack (drums, vocals), have released their debut album If Children on the popular independent label Merge Records.

The Baltimore duo's music has been compared to Stars and Bodies of Water and their music role models include Elliot Smith and Yo La Tengo (that's some awesome influence!), which is evident in listening to their tracks.

Purchase If Children via Merge Records

MP3: Wye Oak - Family Glue from If Children via Box.net

MP3: Wye Oak - Obituary from If Children via from Box.net

MP3: Wye Oak - Warning from If Children via Merge Records

Stream more songs from If Children on the band's official mp3 page

Wye Oak's Tour Dates:

4/10 - The G-Spot (CD Release Party), Baltimore, MD
4/11 - The Sugar Tank, Lancaster, PA
4/12 - Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
4/13 - The Black Cat, Washington, DC
5/01 - Garfield Artworks, Pittsburgh, PA
5/02- Over the Top Festival, Toronto, ON
5/03 - Valentine's Downstairs, Albany, NY
5/04 - Great Scott, Boston, MA

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Labels: Album: If Children, Free Indie MP3s, Merge Records, New Artists, New Releases, Virgin Festival 2007 Baltimore, Wye Oak