Local Natives’ sophomore LP is shaping up to be a highlight of 2013, as their collaboration with the National’s Aaron Dessner has proven to be a heady mix of both bands’ respective strengths — if our first two teaser tracks are any indication. October’s taste, “Breakers,” found them poised to fill a few larger rooms with its big chorus swell and rousing, National-esque rhythm section. But, as with that cut, “Heavy Feet” suggests Local Natives have retained the charming enthusiasm and glorious harmonies that made their Gorilla Manor such a refreshingly spirited debut. Hear the studio version above. Meanwhile, it comes as no surprise given perhaps their best trait (live performance) that these tunes translate just as well onstage. Below, watch the L.A. group perform the song for KCRW:
