Released as the first single from the group’s third album Simple Forms, the song is a synth-laden, power charged anthem with a shout-along chorus they have made their trademark. The band revealed in interviews at the time of its release that the song (along with remainder of the album) was in jeopardy of not being made, due to strain on the band stemming from the breakdown of an eight-year relationship between band co-founders Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers. In the face of the possibility of the band splitting up as a result, they instead channeled their heartbreak and emotions into… read more
Released as the first single from the group’s third album Simple Forms, the song is a synth-laden, power charged anthem with a shout-along chorus the… read more
Released as the first single from the group’s third album Simple Forms, the song is a synth-laden, power charged anthem with a shout-along chorus they have made their trademark. The band… read more
The Naked and Famous is a two piece indie band hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, now based out of Los Angeles, California. The band comprises Thom Powers, Alisa Xayalith, Aaron Short, David Beadle and Jesse Wood, with Powers and Xayalith being the two current active members. According to the Young Blood Songfacts, they took the name from a line in UK trip hop singer-songwriter Tricky's track, Tricky Kid. After their initial formation in 2008, their debut album "Passive Me, Aggressive You" was released on the "Somewhat Damaged" label during September 2010. … read more