The 1975 - Somebody Else

So I heard you found somebody else
And at first I thought it was a lie
I took all my things that make sounds
The rest I can do without

I don't want your body
But I hate to think about you with somebody else
Our love has gone cold
You're intertwining your soul with somebody else

I really like The 1975, despite not being a teenager, and thought they were fantastic when I saw them live a couple years ago, though the show was held at the acoustically challenged Austin Music Hall. Of the singles released so far to support their oddly named sophomore album, Somebody Else is definitely my favorite - and I especially like this (not shortened for radio) version. Picked a 1975 song today to remind y'all that the second leg of their US tour (October-November) goes on sale tomorrow (Friday, July 29th), and they're playing tonight at Lollapalooza.

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PUP - DVP

Your sister thinks that I'm a freak
She's been ignoring my calls, we haven't spoken in a week
I get so drunk that I can't speak
Yeah, nothing's working and the future's looking bleak and I say

Three beers and I'm so messed up, get drunk and I can't shut up
She says that I drink too much
I f**ked up and she hates my guts
She says that I need to grow up

DVP, or the Don Valley Parkway, is a highway that runs through greater Toronto. It's also the latest single from Canadian punk rockers PUP and a rollicking good time to get you through your humpday.

If you like it, check out the video for the oh so Murder City Devils-esque  "Reservoir":

Man, I want to see them live. Wonder if they have any...

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Sløtface - Sponge State

Got these stitches in my lip
And they’re keeping me shut tight
l put my headphones on
You see me putting up a fight
And all my encounters
Shoved in my face
Oh you can really tell it’s fall
A change of pace
From a sponge state
A new approach
Shaken it, we’re making it
I've been thinkin' about that summer
We discovered Bon Iver
It's Fresh I say, it's not his name, it's not his name

Here's a high-energy track from Norwegian pop/punk outfit Sløtface (formerly Slutface). In a press release (you can find more over at NME) they talk about the name change and their latest single "Sponge State".

“The song is a reaction to the apathy and lack of action that is symptomatic of our generation,” says Hailey Shea. She goes on: "It is about the fact that making the world a better place isn't about sharing a post or tweeting. Social media is a powerful tool for social change, but real change comes about by doing things and being an active participant." 

Yeah, fits my political mood fairly well, I'd say. The song has some clever lyrics boot and the rest of the recently released accompanying EP is more of the same.

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