New Music Quickie: Father Tiger

Greg Delson and John Russell are Father Tiger

MUST get to bed early (or at least earlier), so I hadn't planned on posting at all tonight.

That was of course, until I came across the video I am about to share. I'd only encountered Father Tiger one other time* before coming across this clip on Towleroad tonight. And I was very pleasantly surprised.

'First Love' is an instantly infectious song with a decidedly danceable 80's vibe and an absolutely charming video featuring the adorable Father Tiger frontmen: Greg Delson and John Russell. Please don't ask me which is which - I don't know but I'm sure everyone will know soon. Especially if they keep putting out stuff this fun and timely:

*The first time I saw/heard them was in their homoerotic competition video for their Rockabilly single "Head Hung Low" (embedded below) and thought "Hmmm." Of course, after hearing/seeing 'First Love,' I revisited the former and am now officially declaring myself a fan:

I think I may have been too distracted to appreciate the music, the first time I saw that... Watch it again, but listen to the song, this time.

But it was their cover of Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain' that sealed the deal for Uncle P:

Reminiscent of Pet Shop Boys; Yaz; The Psychedelic Furs and any other number of 80's groups and singers, Father Tiger is the essence of pop music, with some decidedly timely messages thrown in for measure. I adore these guys and wish (and predict) only good things for them!

Love, love, LOVE these boys! I am adding Father Tiger to my Amazon Wishlist as soon as I finish this post. Which is now.

More, anon.
Prospero

New Music Quickie

Regular readers know that I occasionally like to share new and interesting music with you. That's the gorgeous and amazing British singer Adele on your right, who at only 22 has the soulful voice of someone twice her age and twice as experienced in the pain that life can bring. She's either a brilliant performer (yes) or has had the kind of life I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I honestly don't remember the last time a singer has had such an impact on me and I immediately added her upcoming CD "21" to my Amazon wish-list. Alas, the disc won't be out until February, so or now I will have to settle for the video for "Rolling in the Deep" (There's always my birthday...).

I first saw the video below on Towleroad and Adele's voice, combined with that pounding beat and powerful visuals all combined to make this bluesy/gospelly torch song one of my favorite tracks this year. When i saw it reposted on my friend Stephen's blog Post Apocalyptic Bohemian, I knew I had to share with my readers, as well.

Ladies and Germs, I give you Adele and her stunning video for "Rolling in the Deep:"

Breathtaking.

Of course, I was then compelled to seek out other works by this talented, Grammy-winning artist:

I'll be looking out for more great tunes from Adele in the future, as should you.

More, anon.
Prospero