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Sparklin’ Saturday
Feb 27th
Sorry sorry sorry! I meant to post this song ages ago, but unfortunately it coincided with my identity crisis as a music blogger a while back.
Atlanta duo La Chansons have gotten a bit of flack in reviews lately but then their kitschy 80s electropop is hardly for everyone. Personally I find them adorable (I’ve featured them here before for a reason, after all) and the new track “Sparklin’” simply cements that opinion. I mean, it’s a cute song about rollerskating, how can you not like that? Plus, there’s quite a bit of tongue in cheek to their sound and image (just look at the album cover for Pete’s sake).
Taken from their sophomore effort, the aptly titled King And Queen Of The Dance Floor, released via Stickfigure Records.
~ “Sparklin’” ~
Nom Nom Nom La Chansons Nom Nom Nom
Apr 5th
I’ve had so much candy this week. And ice cream. And chocolate. So in an attempt to make up for this lack of discipline, I figured I wouldn’t eat any of that yummy stuff this coming week – only to realize that next week is Easter. You can’t not have candy during Easter! So, instead I’ve decided to blame my sugar addiction on La Chansons and their delicious track “Candybar Man”. Seriously, you try listening to this and resist the urge to eat colorful sweets while dressed in equally colorful 80s leotards!
~ “Candybar Man” ~
La Chansons
Nov 24th
La Chansons took form in 2004 when Greg and Carson began dating. Like in a modern fairytale, Greg asked Carson if she wanted to be in a band with him on one of those dates and they have been spreading their kitschy electro pop ever since.
Two albums have been made so far – Love Love Love All Day and the latest, Midnight Aerobics. Old aerobic movies in particular seem to be a inspiration for the duo, not only with song titles as “Workout Love” and “Leotard Stories” but also visually in Carson’s campy 80′s art and their videos:
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Bonus fact: Recently turned electropopper Kyle Andrews sings background vocals on “Cinderella Tonight”.
