Who Likes To Rock The Party?

As much as it must break Bret and Jemaine's hearts (a reference to the Kiwi-duo Flight of the Conchords for those who have thus far avoided this addictive habit), I've recently fallen for the group of Aussies behind Cut Copy. Watch out all you ladies with your babies shakin' their booties: these guys most definitely know how to rock the party, even if they are the descendants of criminals.

It's rare that I listen to an album in its entirety, but Cut Copy's new album In Ghost Colours is a well-deserving exception. Started by DJ Dan Whitford in 2001 and now on their second album, Cut Copy manages to seamlessly blend transitions from gleaming rock guitar melodies to Daft Punk style techno segments all while keeping you moving and humming along to their upbeat 80's and punk-inspired tunes. The whole album has a certain lightness and a bit of whimsy to it all, which has made it one of my top picks for capturing that carefree beginning-of-summer feeling without all the attitude. It's a cheery album with a great deal of depth, and has successfully avoided the trap of being annoyingly pop-y or screaming fun in that sorority girl sort of way.

They'll be at the Black Cat Thursday, 15 May, which I'm really looking forward to, and hopefully back again soon. In the meantime, check out their music video for their song "Lights and Music" below to hold you over 'til their next trip from down under.

jonny d