It’s rare that we get to be silly with a band, particularly one that we don’t know ahead of time. Most of the time we have to be on our best behavior with bands that we don’t know.

Some weeks ago when the whether was still unbearably cold, we met The Seedy Seeds. While we were familiar with they’re music, indie folk with electro beats and a literary flair, we weren’t familiar with the band as people.

What better way to become familiar than to invite ourselves inside the band’s van for an up-close-and-personal shoot. The Seedy Seeds are Margaret Darling, Mike Ingram and Brian Penick. Three of the nicest human being we’ve ever met. Not only did they take time out of their busy schedule to shoot with us, but they gladly did it in their van, even after we forbade them from using the heater (it makes too much noise).

Before long we were laughing and joking around like we’d known each other for ages as each member took turns narrating a faux Ken Burn’s style documentary while Mike played the banjo.

This isn’t to say that The Seedy Seeds can’t get down to business: They laid down three incredible tracks off of their latest release, Verb Noun, playing their intricately layered electro backing tracks through their van’s speaker system.

This is a first.

First up is Run Down The Day, a bopping, little anthem about appreciating life and the little things. At least that’s the feeling that we all get.

Next is Ethel, a song a bit darker and airy. That is until the chorus kicks in and we get the same hopeful feel as the previous track.

Last is the album’s title track, Verb Noun. This song not only shows off the band’s usual optimism, but also their musical virtuosity. See for yourselves!