Band of the Week: Takka Takka

[January 26 - February 1]

Takka Takka
Sounds Like: Indie-Pop
Drinking Buddies: Via Audio, Headlights, The Owls

Synopsis: Perky indie-pop with a groove and a feeling.

Makes You Want To...: Tap your foot; Dream; Read a book.
[Myspace]

One week, one band. You know the drill.
This week, the featured artist is Takka Takka.


Ever have one of those days? It's almost certain you have; out of all the time we spend on this crazy planet, you're bound to eventually have a day go sour on you. Ever have one of those days several days in a row? It's bad luck, but sometimes, one of those days can easily turn into one of those weeks. It's those days when you have to cope - days when you have to find something worth smiling for, and enjoying every second of whatever that is. Sure, there are plenty of songs out their about depression, angst, and serious matters. But it's not all so morose out there! There's a world of tasty bubblegum of music to listen to, and if you know where the best place to look is, you can find the most bubblicious gum out there, and really turn that frown of yours upside down.

Takka Takka understands happiness. They get smiles - they love smiles. They love positive thinking, and positive feedback. They're into clapping, and whistling, and singing neat melodies about friends and fun times. Takka Takka is an ensemble out of Brooklyn who are willing to go out of their way through rhyme to make you have a better day.

It doesn't take a lot to change things up. With a nice beat and a nice bass line, Takka Takka will have your body giving a little shake here, and a little nod there. Characterized by their light guitar plucks and whimsy - yet thoroughly intriguing - lyrics, Takka Takka brings a distinct mood to the world of indie-pop truly unique to them. And after touring with and impressing the likes of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, you can definitely say that the boys have a few music credibility notches on their belts.

Presently, Takka Takka is taking it easy back home, following the release of their latest album, Migration, which debuted last year. They'll be keeping quiet until mid-march, when they'll leave good ol' New England for the rip-roarin' wilds of Southern Texas to visit South By Southwest. Takka Takka has a couple EPs, along with their freshmen LP, We Feel Safer At Night, all of which present a wide array of delightful sounds for you to indulge. And of course they have a Myspace, but you probably guessed that.