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This is the Indie Track of the Day Giveaway. It’s just like it sounds—every day we spotlight a song from an indie band/artist and we let you keep the track to do with whatever you like (within the limits of the law).

The song is part of our podcast, so if you want it (you do), search on iTunes for the ExploreMusic.com podcast, or just scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the links.

Indie-rock three-piece The Rural Alberta Advantage are actually based in Toronto, although leader Nils Edenloff is a born-and-bred Albertan.

The band released a self-titled EP in 2006 before coming out with their debut full length, Hometowns, in 2008. After signing with Saddle Creek Records in 2009, the label rereleased the album in July.

The trio’s music has been praised for the use of synth alongside the acoustic guitar, the energetic drumming, and the sincere vocal delivery.

Listen to "Drain the Blood," and click here to check out The Rural Alberta Advantage’s MySpace page.