Sonny & The Sunsets – “Lovin’ on An Older Gal”
So in love with San Francisco’s very own Sonny & The Sunsets. (*blink*blink*blush*blush*swoon*) Daytrotter recently picked them up, so you know they’re destined for glory. I just adore Sonny Smith’s vocals. And the fact that Kelly Stoltz is involved only makes it better. Musical goodness all around. Go ahead, fall in love.
Rumspringa – “Queer Eyed Boy”
The Rumble SF is tonight at Cafe du Nord featuring Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, LA’s Rumspringa and San Fran’s Billy & Dolly. At this point I don’t think we’re in need of any more hyperbole about the monthly Rumbles. Why? Because it’s FutureSounds and they never let you down. Plus it’s free with an RSVP, for god’s sake. Just do it.
Fresh from my inbox, here’s a track from Sydney, Australia’s Bearhug. Their debut EP “To Anything” is available now on Spunk and will be touring with Broken Social Scene. Cool.
The Black Knights – “L.A. Hayfever”
I’m very smitten with this trashy, bluesy duo from Salford, England calling themselves The Black Knights. I was hooked with their ‘Parade of Pirahanas’ EP a while back, and am digging their debut LP “Sickle Cell Saturday Night” out now. If you like the stripped down dirty rock vibe of bands like the Band of Skulls, you’ll like these guys too. They’re super sweet guys to boot. Thought I’m sure the lead vocalist, who calls himself The Dark Reverend, may not take too kindly to how that comment might affect his badass image. But as they say, never judge a book by it’s cover.
This track, L.A. Hayfever rocks. Though the song is not about seasonal allergies. It’s a code word for the after effects of doing too much blow and constantly rubbing your nose, thinking there are still traces of it there. So L.A.
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