Crack a beer and listen to the new album from Banditos
Fans of the popular blend of rock and country coming out of so many Nashville bars right now might want to check out Banditos, a group that moved to the city from Birmingham, Alabama. The perfect soundtrack to a rowdy hang, the band blends traditional instruments like banjo and pedal steel with modern sensibilities, resulting in something that’s both uniquely now and uniquely American. With a self-titled debut LP due out May 12 on Bloodshot, it’s as good a time as any to get to know the sextet. That’s why The A.V. Club is streaming Banditos below. Wait until 5 p.m. or crack a beer now—no one’s judging—and revel in the group’s quality tunes.