I found out about The Ruby Suns some months ago, but realized that I never wrote about them here, so I thought I’d share them with the rest of yous. The Ruby Suns consist of Ryan McPhun and Amee Robinson, a couple hailing from New Zealand who make uplifting, tropical-tribal sounding music that you can’t get out of your head (and don’t want to). Originally from California, frontman Ryan McPhun was inspired by his worldwide travels in the creation of this record, having visited Africa, Europe, and Asia, and deciding to settle down among the Kiwis for a little while some years ago. The band has had a rotating cast of musicians, but the current touring band includes just Ryan McPhun and Amee Robinson.

They played at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival and are set to tour with The Dodos in Europe later this fall. Their 2005 self-titled debut on Lil’ Chief Records was followed by their 2008 release Sea Lion on Sub Pop and it rocks. My fave tracks: Oh Mojave and There Are Birds. Have a listen here.

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