[TuneOTD] Everybody Looks Famous - SPOTLIGHTS

Artist: Everybody Looks Famous

Genre: Powerpop/Rock

Location: Birmingham, Midlands, UK

Label Type: Major

Record Label: Go Faster Music Management

Website: http://www.everybodylooksfamous.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/evrybdylooksfms

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/everybodylooksfamous

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/everybodylooksfamous

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/everybodylooksfamous

Today’s tune is from a young band we’ve featured before here on Twitter Tunez, called Everybody Looks Famous. Their new single ‘Spotlights’ follows the trend set by earlier tracks in that it again offers something a little different, building on from their previous efforts.

The song is instigated by a fine display of synths which continue throughout supporting the infectious and penetrative drums and driving guitars. The angelic vocals of Lexi Pretorius are a breath of fresh air and are not to dissimilar in fashion to one Ellie Goulding! As far as the chorus goes, these vocals very much hold their own over the wave of guitars, bass and hammered cymbals. The track also includes a short, steady guitar riff in the build-up to the coda and subsequent crescendo.

All in all, a top-notch effort in which the beat provided by the synths stand-out as a successful piece of innovation, culminating in possibly the bands greatest track to date. 

I'll let the band introduce the song themselves:

Matthew Evans

[TuneOTD] Falling Faster - THAT GIRL'S GOT WHOREMOANS

Artist: Falling Faster

Genre: Pop Punk

Location: Tamworth, Birmingham, UK

Label Type: Indie 

Record Label: Baby Jump Records

Twitter: http://twitter.com/fallingfasteruk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fallingfasterband

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/fallingfasterband

Pop punk 5-piece band Falling Faster consist of Elliot Radford (vocals), Luke Pedley (guitar/vocals), Lewis Radford (guitar), Shaun Robinson (drums) and Michael ‘Stanny’ Stanier (bass) originating from the Midlands.

Their latest single ‘That Girl’s Got Whoremoans’ has received plenty of attention since its release roughly three months ago. The track is also accompanied by the band’s first official music video which you can check out on their youtube channel.

The song itself follows a very generic pop punk sound possessing clear positive influences towards such bands as YouMeAtSix, All Time Low and Kids In Glass Houses. Furthermore, the chorus strikes an uncanny resemblance to Simple Plan’s ‘Shut Up’, verging on plagiarism.

A stereotypical teenage pop punk rant about a girl is illustrated by the lyrics, claiming that she isn’t all that, and is nothing but a vindictive liar and con-artist.

The video demonstrates the enthusiasm of the band, although this is a trait clearly lost on drummer, Shaun. As for the vocals, they are very good on the whole, but lack strength and power in places. There is undeniable potential, and with one or two tweaks here and there, Falling Faster could become a force to be reckoned with.

FF will begin recording for their debut album in the near future as a follow up to the EP, The Getaway.

Matthew Evans

[ArtistOTD] Everybody Looks Famous

Artist: Everybody Looks Famous

Genre: Powerpop/Rock

Location: Birmingham, Midlands, UK

Label Type: Major

Record Label: Go Faster Music Management

Website: http://www.everybodylooksfamous.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/evrybdylooksfms

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/everybodylooksfamous

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/everybodylooksfamous

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/everybodylooksfamous

Everybody Looks Famous are a young enthusiastic powerpop rock band with a happy-go-lucky attitude. Hailing from Tamworth in the Midlands, the quintet seems to possess a lovely blend with all members bringing their own influence to the party. ELF consists of Lex (lead vocals), Tom (guitar), Neil (bass), Grace (keys/synths) and Phil (drums). The band has been going since early 2008, with Lex the latest member to join, and they have recently released debut EP ‘Save Me’. Furthermore, the band has just been signed up to record label, ‘Go Faster Music Management’.

The three-track offering begins with ‘No Tomorrow’; this is your classic pop-rock style song. Following this is the EP title track ‘Save Me’ which comes across as more of a slow tempo ballad. ‘A Better Way’ is the final track on the record and is certainly one to get your feet tapping and you head nodding.

These guys portray a vast array of talent highlighted by some splendid acoustic versions, piano versions and cover versions. Whether they make an appearance on the new album remains to be seen. ‘Fingerprints’ is the one to look out for, and is sure to be on the bands forthcoming debut album. It’s slow in tempo and is packed full of energy and passion. Another track rumoured to be making an appearance on the track listing is ‘The Game’; this has a more of a clubby dance feel to it, once again showing that they are not afraid to mix it up with different styles. If you’re a fan of jumpy up-beat tempo powerpop rock songs then check out ‘Waiting For The Weekend’, one which certainly make an appearance on the band’s debut album.  

  

ELF look set to begin production on the 12-track full length studio album sometime this year, provisionally pencilled in for the summer, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that one! 

Matthew Evans