Sad Planets

Two talented and idiosyncratic musicians celebrate their Ohio heritage in the group Sad Planets. Featuring Patrick Carney, best known for his work with the Black Keys, and John Petkovic, whose résumé includes stints with Death of Samantha, Cobra Verde, Guided by Voices, and Sweet Apple, Sad Planets presents a smart and adventurous take on rock music, incorporating elements of psychedelia, glam, prog rock, and garage rock as the broad, scenic melodies of their songs meld with arrangements that pit crashing drums and tough guitars against banks of keyboards, some tuneful and som...