I Think I Like The Like

I'm about to sleep...but before I do, I have a new band to share. As the title of this post implies, I have not firmly made up my mind on this band, but I think despite a desire to do otherwise, I am leaning towards liking The Like. I have zero problems with female vocalists, in face some of my favorite singers are women (Regina Spektor, Neko Case (of The New Pornographers), Mette Lindberg (of Asteroids Galaxy Tour) etc.)...however girl bands are a bit different, and I tend to avoid what I for some reason refer to as 'lip glossy music', which I in some ways categorize The Like as. I saw Arctic Monkeys in concert last week and after waiting for a good thirty minutes for them to come on, I was thrilled when the lights finally dimmed and a band came out on the stage. Naturally, I was disappointed to find that it was not in fact the Arctic Monkeys. I was a bit indifferent towards the 'strange looking chicks' who were on stage...of course, this band was The Like. They played a good ten song set, and while it was a bit too loud to fully understand the lyrics, I enjoyed it for the most part. They had a good sound and had a fun set. The lead singer's voice wasn't exactly my thing, though she displayed some serious vocal talent at several points. The instruments, especially the organ, were great...nice and loud and perfect for some good old hair shaking. Their sound packed a good bit of nostalgia, recalling some great aspects of the 'classic rock' style, and I like that. Despite my initial impressions, I enjoyed their set. Today I finally checked out their website and spent a good while enjoying the catchy tunes.

So I believe it is safe to recommend them. Check out their myspace page here.

Apparently the band I saw is the 'new and improved' version of The Like, featuring a new bassist and the addition of an organ player. I felt watching them that these new members were perhaps the strongest part of the band as far as the sound they contributed.

Check out their new single by clicking the link below.
The Like - Fair Game