Drawing inevitable comparisons to the latest batch of American folk revivalists, with Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear and Band Of Horses the more obvious boxes to tick, Local Natives have a hard job sticking out from a critically adored crowd.

But, despite having no animals in their name, these Californians are just as adept in the Neil Young obsessed, plaid-shirted balladeer stakes. And 'Airplanes' gives the band a chance to metaphorically roll through grand US landscapes, all Redwoods and woodchucks, keeping things harmonious and glorious. Throw a furred creature in their moniker, and they'd be every indie kid's new favourite band. TM

Buy from iTunes
Buy from Amazon