The Jane Shermans

Songwriter Angelo Petraglia has an impressive set of rock ‘n’ roll buddies—he co-wrote and produced the Kings of Leon’s debut Youth and Young Manhood. More than a producer with an ear for talent, Petraglia is a musician in his own right, and he joins singer/bassist Eulene Sherman and drummer Joshua Moore for his latest project, the Jane Shermans. Named for the former Rockettes dancer, the band’s 2008 self-produced debut album, Popular Music Social Condition, is a record both new wave enthusiasts and hipsters can groove to as Eulene Sherman recalls her personal struggles and vagabond journeys. The gritty vocals and funky bass lines from the powerful frontwoman will make most Kills fans fall in love instantly.