Romantica

Romantica has become one of those Minneapolis bands we expect great things from. They continutally pump out music I can play for my friends or my mom and get a similar reponse of "oh they're so good." Singer-Songwriter Ben Kyle was born in Belfast, Ireland and that upbringing is reflected in their music. Romantica combines pastoral themes with love songs and home life. Their newest album, "America," is a diverse album that appeals to the masses. I can see myself swinging in a hammock in the backyard, this CD cranked up and a fine breeze blowing across my cheek. This is the kind of images and hopes this album produces.

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have Romantica play at the Stone Arch Festival. In under an hour the band sold through their CD inventory and had numerous people asking me where they were from and when did they play in the Cities? I chuckled as I informed the happy concert-goers that Romantica lives here in Minneapolis, and yes, they sort of play all over. I had to actually start refering people to the Electric Fetus, just so they could go pick up an album of their own. Old and young, preppy and punky, it doesn't matter what walk of life you come from because Romantica has a universal appeal you only find in rare instances. Their musical genius stems from life events we all run across at some point, and that is what makes Romantica great.

I've attached a few mp3s from their first album "It's Your Weakness That I Want," and also a link to listen to their newest album. Enjoy the sun on your face folks.

Download mp3s:
Mexico
On My Mind
Honey

Listen to 'America' here