The Hourly Radio almost sounds like your typical pop band, and then not at all. They remind us of Suede, but then this Dallas foursome kicks in some Cure and a dash of U2 and we're back at square one. What we can say with certainty is the video posted here for their single, "Fear Of Standing Upright" is a stellar example of what you can expect from the band - moody and slightly gentle rock. What's really outstanding about this Dallas quartet is their ability to fuse elements together: bass, drums, guitars and vocals are never in competition, but seamlessly working together. Lead singer Aaron Closson has a gentle voice that falls and accompanies the musical shifts beautifully. The bass line, coming from Tim Jansen, is also insistent without overwhelming any of the other musical action. It's a perfect mix.