Sketchyyyy Tunes: The Bloodsugars

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The Bloodsugars are possibly Brooklyn's best kept secret. Though the quartet have received favorable reviews in publications such as L Magazine, Village Voice, and Time Out New York the rest of the scene has seemingly failed to catch up as of yet. With only a few thousand plays on the band's myspace, a relatively small number when put into perspective, the quartet are still stuck in the roots of being a quintessential "up-and-coming" (figurative pun not intended) band. However, the group seem poised to light up an ever fickle blogosphere in the near future with their slick brand of pop that highlights the best that the 80's had to offer - minus all the coke.

Tracks of their EP titled "BQEP" (haha clever - if you don't get it you live in the boonies) are savory little treats that are sure to spike your insulin levels. "Bloody Mary" is a pristine dance hall number that somehow manages to name drop Attila the Hun while it snakes through blue-eyed soul vocals, 80's inspired synth, and a handclap backbeat. Lead single "Purpose Was Again" struts at a fidgety pace while "Cinderella" oozes the reggae dub of The Police.

When not rubbing shoulders with Paul Simon, the band translate their sound into a kickass live show. Last week I had the pleasure of watching these guys perform at the Mercury Lounge for their EP release party where I drank a bit too much and then joined my friends in an uncontrollable swing-dance party that had swayed over the crowd. It was a pop-infused celebration where good times were excessive in both quantity and quality, once again, much like a coke-free 80's.





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