Monday 31 July 2006
Locksley
First, let me say thanks to all the folks who’ve been visiting QBIM; I hope you’re all enjoying the music/discussion/info/etc. Be sure to pass a link on to your friends, and let me know if you link to me.
Locksley have been one pretty busy band of late. Tours of the US and UK this year have kept them on their toes (yet they still seemed to manage to lock the keys in the van somewhere in Redditch, UK). They’ve also written and performed the theme song to the new MTV show “Why Can’t I Be You” (not sure if it’s on yet; don’t get MTV USA feed here in Canada). They’re also getting ready to release their debut disc, and if the current offerings through their website and iTMS is anything to go by, it’s going to be a jim-dandy of a record. Locksley are just a great bunch of musicians, playing great power pop that sound classic and contemporary all at once. They aren’t unique in their musical approach or style; but what they do, they do very well. There’s a confidence about them that’s well-founded. Image-wise, I’m reminded of The Hives; sound-wise, there’s a hint of the Libertines (if the Libertines weren’t so pretentious), along with a smattering of classic British pop that helps set that timeless feeling. I’m guessing that the fever and rhythm of songs like “She Does” translates great live. If you’re in NYC, check out their show at Knitting Factory on September 25th.
:MP3 Locksley ~ “Why Not Me”: theme song for MTV’s “Why Can’t I Be You”
:MP3 Locksley ~ “Don’t Make Me Wait”
[Locksley on iTMS]
[buy Locksley here]
[Locksley Myspace]
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