Sneak Peek: Lake Street Dive's 'Bad Self Portraits'

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Normally we don't get head over heels excited about the loads of news releases that hit our mailbox every day. But today is the exception! We had never heard of Lake Street Dive before, but WOWZA, we definitely are gonna keep tabs on what this band is up to.

Composed of drummer Mike Calabrese, bassist Bridget Kearney, vocalist Rachael Price, and trumpet-wielding guitarist Mike “McDuck” Olson, Lake Street Dive makes the most of pop music virtues: solid, evocative song craft; propulsive grooves; and Price’s killer, forthright vocals.

Here's a sneak peek at their new album Bad Self Portraits, to be released on February 18, 2014, on Signature Sounds. This features their song "Rental Love."

Find out more at www.lakestreetdive.com

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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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