4-30-12 - "Tongue Tied" ~ Grouplove

Well, to get the ball rolling, I'm going to take a page from my buddy Jordan, who posted this track earlier today.  I've caught Grouplove on WYEP before, and they definitely put out some fun tunes with interesting lyrics and videos that have perhaps a darker edge than the music itself might imply.

This one seems pretty lighthearted, in the vein of enjoying an all night party with a cute  girl (or, guy, if that's more your style).  But then you have these menacing luchadores in suits... well, I don't really know what that's about, but art is in the eye of the beholder, so you tell me:

Update 1-9-13 Howsabout a live version, courtesy of the Hay Bale Sessions:

(Also check out the Hay Bale Sessions performance of "Colours"!)

"marmalade, we're making out..."

(in which Matt confesses his shortcomings as a blogger)

Wow, you guys.  I miss a few days, and all of a sudden, I've missed two months.  I hope you loyal readers have found other ways to enjoy music in my absence... after a few weeks, I decided I was "giving it up for Lent", but then obviously I didn't get back on board after Easter.  It's been a crazy time with work, life, etc. and I just have failed to carve out time to post each night.  I'm bad enough at going to bed at a reasonable hour, and I've had to sacrifice posting for the sake of being at least quasi-functional at work.

The good news is, I've had some legitimately amazing musical experiences over this time, and I'm hopefully going to share bits and pieces with you in the coming days.  Here we go...