The Dodos - Hidden Track

Meric Long of The Dodos Performing at 6th Street Warehouse. Photo by Akmal Naim Hidden Track is a weekly feature here on Rock Insider where we bug the label employees (Hi Paul!) of today's hottest acts and have them tell their bands to choose another band/artist they feel is underrated or "hidden" and deserves some exposure. Last week Josh Jones of Evangelicals shared his pick: Norman, Oklahoma's own Student Film [READ POST]. This week's hidden track comes from my latest obsession - Meric Long of the mind blowing experimental folk band The Dodos. The Dodos highly anticipated new album, Visiter,  hits stores March 18th via French Kiss Records. Southern Californian's can see the band March 8th at The Smell with Meric's pick - Thee Ohsees. The Dodos will be heading out to SXSW this year. They are an absolute MUST SEE. If you don't you'll certainly be hearing about them later. [MP3] The Dodos - Fools HIDDEN TRACK from Meric Long of The Dodos: I've seen Thee Ohsees a gajillion times over the past few years, and I've been able to witness them grow from a noisy drony duo into a full on rock n' roll band that is capable of moving the dance floor in the best way possible.  John Dwyer writes good songs, and the current lineup fully represents from Petey Dammit's "tex" carmen inspired finger picking down to Brigid Dawson's double tambourine action.  [MP3] The Ohsees - It Killed Mom fyi -- The Dodos are doing a few shows w/ them going out to sxsw, check it. 3.08.08    The Smell/Los Angeles (all ages) w/The OhSees 3.09.08    Bar Pink Elephant/San Diego w/The OhSees 3.11.08    The Line Bar/Juarez, Mexico w/The OhSees