The Breaking Blog kicked off 2008 with a post about L.A. quartet Bodies of Water, and we’re happy to do the same in 2009! Head on over to Rock Daily’s sister blog to watch the band’s creepy but beautiful new video for “Under the Pines.” Last year we said the band’s sound recalled “The Arcade Fire as composed by Ennio Morricone. The band funnels roots rock, soaring gospel, the Mamas & the Papas-style harmonies and Spaghetti Western themes into an uplifting, California-baked package.” We’ll stand by that description in ‘09:

• Watch Bodies of Water’s “Under the Pines” Video