Band of the Week, 4/16: The Gaslight Anthem

Who they are: Hailing from the same New Jersey shore town that sparked Bruse Springsteen to stardom, it's hard to listen to The Gaslight Anthem and not hear how big an influence The Boss has had on the band. From the heartfelt lyrics that tell the story of the American everyman Springsteen became known for to the underground punk influence that bleeds through from the band's earlier days, The Gaslight Anthem have come from the quiet shorelines to become one of the most unique acts in rock today.

Why they're Band of the Week: On top of the fact that the band have finished their new album, which is perfectly slated for a summer release, TGA were just announced as the Special Guest for Sunday, May 20 of The Bamboozle Festival, marking their homecoming to the place that started it all. The Bamboozle was already a must-see festival in 2012, and now the announcement of The Gaslight Anthem taking to the stage in their own backyard brings the term "back to Asbury" a whole new meaning. There are a lot of great bands playing at The Bamboozle this May, but make no mistake: The Gaslight Anthem should be one of the bands you need to see.

What you need to hear: The band's 2nd full-length, The 59 Sound, is just about flawless. Checkout the video for the title track below!