Photo by Nick Vicek

This month WXPN in Philly and The Current in Minneapolis are showcasing some of the coolest and best new bands on the local music scenes from each city. The Music Exchange will feature both Philly and Minneapolis bands each day on each station's airwaves and in podcasts, however you can discover all these bands on our web site here.

From Minneapolis - The Owls :

The Owls are a four-piece indie pop group comprised of members of The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group, The Hang-Ups and The Ashtray Hearts. In 2007 the group released their second album, Daughters and Sons. They have been described as a sonic mixture of Belle and Sebastian and Stereolab.

All Those In Favour - The Owls

The Owls' myspace