1888

The pop/rock band 1888 became one of the leading groups from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area in eastern Virginia around the middle of the first decade of the 21st century. Their mostly laid-back sound often conjures ghosts of the past with their choice of instruments -- the playful recurring sliding synth riff in "I Don't Think," the country-style steel guitar in "Dizzy," the retro rockabilly guitar of "Will It Hurts." But they can also catch you off guard with a slyly catchy tune or vamp; "Half an Hour" is a particularly strong example. Lead singer, writer, producer, and multi...