In the Whale

Blending a hefty dose of grunge guitars with Southern rock style vocals, In the Whale creates a grittier version of blues rock and roll. Comprised of Nate Valdez and Eric Riley, the duo is based out of Denver, and while the band was only formed in 2009, it already has built up a fairly large fan base. Taking its cue from the White Stripes, the duo manages to forge a big sound with only a guitar and drums, making its music all the more impressive.