"SPOTLIGHT"-LEAGUES
A few weeks ago I discovered an indy-band out of Nashville named Leagues who have just released a single that should be a sound hit later this Spring. It's a tune that recently received a promotional boost following a spin during season-9, episode-14 of "Grey's Anatomy."
Efficaciously using a catchy groove, jangly guitars and a strong bass-line, their song "Spotlight" will not only get the upper part of your body bopping along to its bouncy beat, but its infectious chorus should also have you taking part in your own little karaoke performance as well. You'll discover that the power of this popalicious pick lies directly in its hook.
Although Leagues is just three song-guys out of Nashville (Thad Cockrell/vocals, Tyler Burkam/guitar, and Jeremy Lutito/drums), "Spotlight" is so nicely produced and solidly layered that you'll assume they must have had lots of assistance in the studio.
Definitely danceable, "Spotlight" is a track that could have easily been recorded by Two Door Cinema Club as it has the same effervescent feel as "Something Good Can Work." And aside from being effectively infectious, "Spotlight" offers a little bit of the band's own philosophical op-ed on love. ("Give it when you feel none.")
According to Thad, "The general thought on music is that it can only be dance or fun party-music if the lyrics are throwaway lyrics. I think in some way we would like to challenge that."
So, listen and smile while you're in the "Spotlight." Any dancing and singing will be a bonus.
