THURSDAY JUN 23, 2016
Outrageous Fun
Littler
When you start growing up and step into the "real" world, it can be a little bit scary and confusing, especially when you're not exactly sure what you want to do with your life (does anyone?). Philly band Littler's sweetly punk rock new single "Somewhere Else" (off their forthcoming album Of Wandering), is full of that transitional, inconstant quality. Over there is my career but I am not ready to grow up, sings the band's Madeline Meyer. It's a universal yet very specific feeling, and "Somewhere Else" "sums up a lot of what Of Wandering is trying to say about growing up, feeling a little lost, and the concern that when you're non-committal you're not building necessary roots," as Madeline said. Put simply, it's about figuring out who you are. Coming from Littler, the experience of finding yourself (and finding yourself on your own)—From here I get to miss you and have some things for me only—doesn't sound too bad at all.
-Leah Mandel, The Fader
When you start growing up and step into the "real" world, it can be a little bit scary and confusing, especially when you're not exactly sure what you want to do with your life (does anyone?). Philly band Littler's sweetly punk rock new single "Somewhere Else" (off their forthcoming album Of Wandering), is full of that transitional, inconstant quality. Over there is my career but I am not ready to grow up, sings the band's Madeline Meyer. It's a universal yet very specific feeling, and "Somewhere Else" "sums up a lot of what Of Wandering is trying to say about growing up, feeling a little lost, and the concern that when you're non-committal you're not building necessary roots," as Madeline said. Put simply, it's about figuring out who you are. Coming from Littler, the experience of finding yourself (and finding yourself on your own)—From here I get to miss you and have some things for me only—doesn't sound too bad at all.
-Leah Mandel, The Fader
Marge
Part of Marge's charm, and the charm of Not Bad, is its DIY, lo-fi quality. The melodies stand out, yet the vocals stay back in the mix, giving the songs an air of mystery. The guitar, bass, and drums often combine to flat-out pummel, a satisfying complement to the sing-able vocal melodies. It's garage rock with an edge, as abrasive as it is pleasant. This band will only get better. Its debut EP has already outperformed its title's suggestion. Not Badis, in fact, pretty darn great.
Part of Marge's charm, and the charm of Not Bad, is its DIY, lo-fi quality. The melodies stand out, yet the vocals stay back in the mix, giving the songs an air of mystery. The guitar, bass, and drums often combine to flat-out pummel, a satisfying complement to the sing-able vocal melodies. It's garage rock with an edge, as abrasive as it is pleasant. This band will only get better. Its debut EP has already outperformed its title's suggestion. Not Badis, in fact, pretty darn great.
My Son Gordeaux
My Son Gordeaux are a perfect band for the arts space basement. Camilia, Sophia, and Taylor (no last names on their page) blend lo-fi hooks and self described "ATL fem hap sap w/ a male drummer" on their EP "Peach Pit." Lots of oohs and aahs, verses that repeat for that quick to sing along vibe, drums locked in on the two and the four, and electric guitar lines that run up and down your spine.
My Son Gordeaux are a perfect band for the arts space basement. Camilia, Sophia, and Taylor (no last names on their page) blend lo-fi hooks and self described "ATL fem hap sap w/ a male drummer" on their EP "Peach Pit." Lots of oohs and aahs, verses that repeat for that quick to sing along vibe, drums locked in on the two and the four, and electric guitar lines that run up and down your spine.