Concrete Playground

Ukulele manufacturers must be pretty stoked at the resurgence of the uke, heralded by the likes of Dent May, who sings melodic and whimsical tunes in keeping with the traditions laid down by dork/genius troubadours like Jonathan Richman and Jens Lekmann. Dent was outed from obscurity by Animal Collective when they signed the Mississippi local to their Paw Tracks label. His debut The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele is a collection of super sweet, heartfelt tunes with barber shop harmonies and witty, tongue in cheek lyrics. Go check out the songsmith at Spectrum; it could be the perfect twangy soundtrack to your summer.