Apparently this video was loaded to Youtube three months ago, so please forgive me if I’m late getting to the party. However, I’m sure glad I got my invitation, because Wildbirds & Peacedrums, despite the somewhat awful name, are incredible.

This song, “There is No Light”, is all buildup. It kind of has that same Gallowsbird’s Bark-era Fiery Furnaces feel to it, where the songs just build and build but never break. And, like the Furnaces, Wildbirds & Peacedrums are comprised of just two members, the husband and wife team of Andreas Werliin and Mariam Wallentin. However, musically, the Furnaces aren’t an apt comparison. This song is all percussion: Werliin is subtle and amazing, calculating every snare hit with quiet precision. Add that with Wallentin’s husky, Antony-like all over the place vocals and shit gets real good real quick.

I also recommend heading on over to their Myspace page and checking out “Doubt Hope”, another truly epic slow-burner that rocks the hand-claps and shakers like it’s nobody’s business.

Wildbirds & Peacedrums have a new record out, Heartcore, which can be purchased via their record label, if you’re so inclined.