Mike James & DJ Kriegs

Folksy, French trio-sters, Hey Hey My My released their second album A Sudden Change of Mood about a month ago, upon which was included this intriguing, lovable ditty "The Next Bar." From the title, this song should be a hard-hitting, rock anthem of drunkenness (something akin to "Cause for Divorce" by Elbow) but instead has the softness of Bon Iver and the indie vocalizing of, oh, say almost any British indie act of the last five years. Also, it has whistling! The whole effect comes together magnificently, however, just reeking of low-key, upbeat goodness.

Listen to "The Next Bar" here:

Check out the band's label: www.soberandgentle.com.

"The Next Bar" is included in Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist for May 2010, which is available for download here: www.blalocksirp.com.