Now that Travis are good again (see current single Closer), it's fitting that a band should come along who mine the same radio-friendly, classic-sounding guitar pop as Fran Healy and co.
LA's Goldspot write the kind of instantly likeable, sun-kissed melodies that you can imagine being blasted out of car stereos on sticky summer afternoons. Their debut album, Tally Of The Yes Men, isn't out until 11 June, but here's a brief preview in the form of the song Friday.
Meanwhile, their debut single, It's Getting Old, is the free featured download on iTunes this week. Go and blag it here.
6:30 PM | 02/05/2007
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seth, the keyboardist (saw him at the travis show in LA) is damn hot and good at his stuff.
sid, the singer, not so much....
Posted by anon at 6:21 AM | 03/05/2007 | Report Abuse
His voice is a bit wet, but I like this a lot. Nice and summery. And today is Friday. I see what you've done there.
Posted by billyraycyrus at 9:36 AM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
lovin this! are they touring in the UK this summer?
Posted by threefingershertz at 11:15 AM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
Yeah, now that's what i'm talking about. A perfect Friday song. He sounds a bit like Chris Martin... really good tune!
Posted by the fist at 11:48 AM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
yeah this band are gonna be big - seen them three times now and they are awesome!
you should check out the video for it's getting old on you tube - pure gold!
Posted by DC dude at 11:55 AM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
mmm now that sounds like summer's here!
loving it.
Are they playing any festi's then does anyone know?
Posted by sexyboi at 12:41 PM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
not bad not bad at all
that video is ace dc dude
bring on the weekend!!!
Posted by group lover at 2:02 PM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
was waiting for someone to write up this band already. they had a track on the oc which was great -cover of modest mouse's 'Float On' - i can't wait for the Goldspot album! They write beautifuk songs
Posted by queen katie at 3:38 PM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
I know the bass guitarist/background vocalist - great guy! This band has so much potential. . .I can hardly wait until they start touring here in the US!!
Posted by Heather Neilson at 3:58 PM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
This is a great band. They have a very fun, fresh sound. I've been listening to them for a while now and they're awesome live. Definitely worth checking out.
Posted by Kristin at 5:04 PM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
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