Tag: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

New Video: The 70s Glam-Inspired Video for Starlight Girls’ “Fancy”

Over the past couple of years, the Brooklyn-based indie rock sextet Starlight Girls have developed a reputation for a unique brand of “noir-ish indie pop” while becoming JOVM mainstays. With the release of well-received, self-produced EP, the […]

New Video: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Soulful and Joyous Hanukkah-Inspired Original

If you’ve been frequenting this site, you’d know that Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings‘ latest effort, Holiday Soul Party was released last month to critical praise from the likes of Rolling Stone and The Guardian. And that shouldn’t be terribly […]

Live Footage: The Suffers on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts

Founded in 2011 by Adam Castaneda (bass) and featuring Pat Kelly (vocals, keyboard), Jon Durbin (trumpet), Michael Razo (trombone), Kevin Bernier (guitar), Jose “Chapy” Luna (percussion), Nick Zamora (vocals, drums), Cory Wilson (saxophone), Alex Zamora (vocals, […]

Now, if you’ve been frequenting JOVM for some time — especially over the past few months, you may be familiar with the Brooklyn-based sextet Starlight Girls. Over the last five years or so, the band have developed a reputation for a unique brand of  “noir-ish indie pop.” After releasing a well-received, self-produced EP, the band was opening for a diverse array of acts including Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Kate Nash, La Sera, Lucius, Tilly and the Wall, St. Lucia and Crystal Fighters, which expanded their profile nationally. Building on a growing profile, the band followed that up with a 7 inch single “7 x 3” which was produced by Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart. Interestingly, that particular single was something of a sonic left turn, as that single bore a resemblance to Sneaker Pimps and Portishead.

Produced by band members, Christina B and Shaw Walters, Starlight Girls long-awaited full-length debut, Fantasm was released last week. Much like the album’s previous single “Lodestar,” the album’s latest single “Fancy” is a shimmering and dance-floor leaning track consisting of what sounds like a horn sample, angular guitar chords, shimmering synths, four-on-the-floor drums to create a moody and seductive song that sounds as though it draws from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Blondie

New Video: Nicole Willis and The Soul Investigators Joyful, New Single “One In A Million”

Now. if you’ve been frequenting JOVM over the past week or so, you may have come across a post on Brooklyn-born, Helsinki-based singer/songwriter Nicole Willis and her backing band, The Soul Investigators. Willis has had a lengthy and storied career […]

New Audio: Starlight Girls Slinkily Seductive, Western Leaning, New Single “Hero”

Since their formation back in 2010, the Brooklyn-based sextet, Starlight Girls have developed a reputation for a unique brand of “noir-ish indie pop” and a live set that employs the use of video projections. After releasing a well-received, self-produced […]

New Audio: Starlight Girls Newest Single “Intrigue” Channels Siouxsie and the Banshees

Comprised of founder, keyboardist and vocalist, Christina B, Shaw Walters (guitar),Sara Mundy (backing vocals, keyboards), Tysen Arveson (bass) Josh Davis (drums) and Isabel Alvarez (backing vocals, keyboards), the Brooklyn-based sextet of Starlight Girls have developed a reputation for […]

Over the past couple of years, I’ve written about the great soul singer Charles Bradley, whose work and live shows I’ve written about extensively. Simply put, i love the man’s work and his live performances […]

Founded in 2011 by Adam Castaneda (bass) and featuring Pat Kelly (vocals, keyboard), Jon Durbin (trumpet), Michael Razo (trombone), Kevin Bernier (guitar), Jose “Chapy” Luna (percussion), Nick Zamora (vocals, drums), Cory Wilson (saxophone), Alex Zamora (vocals, […]