March 13, 2011

Sexy Little Things

"Life is short, filled with stuff. Rest in peace"... or at least thats what Yuki Chikudate and James Hanna, from Asobi Seksu (colloquial Japanese for "playful sex") think.

Although the Brooklyn based band has been well known in the indie scene since 2004, receiving great reviews for their first two studio albums (Asobi Seksu and Citrus) the band has almost completed writings songs for their third record, and will hit the studio sometimes this summer.

Asobi Seksu has always been known for creating musical textures: soft, cloudy dreamscapes for their slower songs and guitar blasts and windstorms for their energetic tunes. But what truly distinguishes them, though, is their ability to refine pop in a way not many can achieve. Their songs aren't just "pretty" but they're melodically rich and incredibly catchy.

I just heard two of their latest releases and I believe this time they've realized they have great great potential to become one of New York's best.

So... Click. Listen. Love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLNXdT06oDU&feature=related