Band of the Week: Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin

[April 28 - May 4]
Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin
Sounds Like: Indie-Pop
Drinking Buddies: Oh No! Oh My!, The Boy Least Likely To, Vampire Weekend.
Synopsis: Just go here, because we know you are curious about Boris Yeltsin.
Makes You Want To...: Sing; Act silly; Read a book.
[Myspace]




One week, one band. You know the drill.
This week, the featured artist is Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yelstin.

Well, I certainly had fun with all those crazy foreign bands. I've heard more Polysics than I think I ever have, and relistened to The Whitest Boy Alive's Dreams more times than I care to retrospect about. Lucy and the Popsonics totally deserved more credit, and Yelle's Pop-Up is even in the mail maintenent, soon to arrive in my mail box. But we return Stateside now, with a slew of new faces who will please your senses.

Let's face it: all the adults we used to hang around back in the good ol' days reiterated one gem of wisdom. "Never judge a book by it's cover." Sure, it was good advice, but you must admit, some book covers are really pretty! A band's name is their bookcover, and when speaking about band names, there is no lack of creativity. Say Hi To Your Mom, Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah, !!!, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Oomph!, Up up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Tacks the Boy Disaster... the list goes on and on.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin joins the ranks of the quirky, ever so strangely named ensembles. This playful quartet hailing from Springfield, Missouri who has dedicated their name to certain Russian presidents plays an equally quirky, but very fun style of indie-pop. They've been getting more credibility in recently after a slew of blog features. But SSLYBY has style to back up an interesting name: with cute, quaint songs about love and fun times, you can't really go wrong!

SSLYBY is currently on tour through may in support of their latest musical venture, Perishing. I assure you, reader, if I didn't have finals all next week, I would be lavishing in their lovely tunes when they come to Denton, Texas. They also have their debut album, Broom, ready for you to divulge. You might have guessed it, but yes, you are correct - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin has a Myspace. Beyond this, Someone Still Loves You... is not a band you're going to want to miss. As you bask in the lovely music, I say, have a good day!