Pop music gets a bad rap thanks to the top 40 radio stations where all they play are those 40 hits over and over again until you go through not liking the song, to thinking that it isn't so bad, to sorta liking it, to liking it, to absolute dread of ever hearing that damn song ever again. This happens in about the first 2-3 times you hear the song that same day.
All this aside I like pop music. I like having a bad song stuck in my head every once in awhile. (Now mind you, I HATE having a really bad song in my head for more than it is welcome.) I'm amazed at the wonder of a well crafted pop song. How the melody and lyrics work side by side and hand in hand to drill itself into your cranium. It's amazing really.
Well, let's talk about what I've been listening to lately...I have had Shout Out Louds (from Sweden) on the iPod for a couple of months now and it wasn't until I needed some tunes whilst mowing the lawn that I actually gave them a decent listen. To me, they sound a little bit like the Cure or maybe even a similarity to Belle & Sebastian. I think if you like either of those you should check out Shout Out Louds.
All this aside I like pop music. I like having a bad song stuck in my head every once in awhile. (Now mind you, I HATE having a really bad song in my head for more than it is welcome.) I'm amazed at the wonder of a well crafted pop song. How the melody and lyrics work side by side and hand in hand to drill itself into your cranium. It's amazing really.
Well, let's talk about what I've been listening to lately...I have had Shout Out Louds (from Sweden) on the iPod for a couple of months now and it wasn't until I needed some tunes whilst mowing the lawn that I actually gave them a decent listen. To me, they sound a little bit like the Cure or maybe even a similarity to Belle & Sebastian. I think if you like either of those you should check out Shout Out Louds.
There's this quirky little sound that seems to be coming from the Sweden region that I am hooked on apparently (I told you about Jens Lekman awhile ago). The latest one that I am hearing quite a bit about is Lyyke Li. She's cute. She's Swedish. Apparently I am not the only one that is into Swedish Pop. There is a blog dedicated to the subject. Check out Swedesplease.net for all things Swede. I think I need to stop. So...
Finally, not from Sweden but from L.A., is Willoughby. I think would classify this as Hipster pop. 1 part Beck, 1 part '60s pop, 1 part quirky. Check him out and let me know what you think.
3 comments:
Hey, Paul! Have you tried Vampire Weekend (for some very UNserious pop sounds)?
Rebecca B.
You know, I am ashamed to say that I have not picked them up yet. Is it worth checking out?
well, we really like them. silly but infectious pop with a bit of a reggae and african flair. "a punk" is the oft-played radio hit. you'll have to let me know what you think if you get around to trying them...
RB
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