I'm in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
FANS - Not In Love
I don't think I can go downstairs
I know that there'll be people there who hate me
They're just waiting to tell me I'm wrong
So I'll just lay here and die
I don't know much about FANS. They've had an EP and a couple of singles come out over the last couple years, and I've enjoyed listening to them. They sort of sound like an even more 80's sounding version of The Strokes or Interpol, with solid rock/pop hooks, pleasant vocals and catchy rhythms. Most of the songs they've got out are good, and "Not in Love" is a pretty good representation of their sound.
RIYL: The Strokes, Twin River, The Fratellis, The Hives, Interpol
Upcoming Shows
Wild Child - Fools
So you ask me how I'm on fire
All I do is turn around and smile
Baby girl not everyone can fly
I'm not sure if Wild Child has lived up to their past hype yet, but they're a damn fine band making damn fine indie/pop/folk music. Their latest 2015's Fools, is one of those albums that you can just put on and expect everyone to enjoy. For me, it the complex arrangements and upbeat vibes. Terrific first thing to kick off your week music. Happy Monday!
RYIL: Lucius, The Head and The Heart, Ra Ra Riot, Company of Thieves
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Trashcan Sinatras - All Night
Outside, I dig up the dance floor
Inside, raising your hands up
Fire sign, holding an inner flame
Water sign, you can be swept away
Come on DJ, earn your money
'Cause I need to work on Monday
You don't get more stalwart an indie band than this Scottish pop group, formed in 1986 outside of Glasgow and still (occasionally) recording and touring with new (if not widely played) music in 2017. "All Night" is my favorite track off the Trashcan Sinatras sixth and most recent album, Wild Pendulum.
RIYL: Teenage Fanclub, Aztec Camera, Crowded House
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Best Coast - Fine Without You
Sometimes I feel like I've been living a lie
I always try
But it was never enough
It got so tough out there without you
And now I pace alone in my room
Wondering how to be fine without you
Fine without you
It's Saturday and we've been whale watching just of the far southern part of the best coast (the west coast) all day. Hope your day is as good as ours is. So, it was a bit hard to pick a song from Best Coast's California Nights. It's such a good feel good record. I went with the Go-Go-esque "Fine Without You", although, now that I think of it, most of their songs are Go-Go-esque. Ha. Anyway, happy Saturday!
RIYL: The Go-Gos, Dum Dum Girls, Tennis, Wild Nothing, Bleached