And before I get into the featured artist(s), I just have to share this song that has just been stuck in my head non-stop, that will hit the radio waves soon if not already, as well as da clubs :)
And that covers what's in my head.
What's in my heart is a little duo that goes by Frank + Derol. It's two girls with guys' names. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?!?
Anyway, they can get away with it because they're rather good! I would describe them as Tegan and Sara meets Lights with a dash of Tatu.
Their real names are Codi and Brandi. Brandi, believe it or not, is the older sister of Miley Cyrus. She began touring as a guitarist and after one show Brandi met Codi, another tour member's sister and it was a match made in music nirvana. You can read more in-depth about their bios here.
They joined forces and began to write music that literally anyone could enjoy. It is candy-apple pop, it is slightly electronic, rocking keys laden with a marvelous soprano voice, sophisticated melodies, and some pretty raw lyrics. Frank + Derol's inspirations include Smashing Pumpkins and Merle Haggard.
My first exposure to the duo was their song, "Apparition":
Then I was like WHO ARE THEY I NEED TO HEAR ALL THE THINGS THEY'VE MADE!!
So I then came to "Lightning + Gold" (not exactly sure what's up with the plus signs), and was just drawn to the xylophone in the beginning and it just stayed the entire time. And then the repetitive and just catchy chorus: "Don't stop, baby don't stop."
But these next two songs are what made me fall in love:
"Barely Love You Too"
This one is just cool because it is so haunting how you can identify with it!
"Let It Go"
I feel like "Let It Go" could easily be on the next playlist for Hollister. It just screams beach anthem!!
Their self-titled EP is out now and you can get it here. And their LP will be out this year!! I'm super excited!!
Favorite lyric: "Even if this road leads back nowhere, make it count for now"
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