The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, Big Star, The Byrds, Elvis Costello, The Replacements, REM and any other jangle band from the Southeast during the 1980's.
Sounds Like
Guided By Voices, Early Elvis Costello, REM (IRS Era), The dB's, The Pernice Brothers, Fountains of Wayne, Will and The Bushmen, The Replacements (sober), The Windbreakers, Javelin Boot, Big Star
Formed in 2002 as the result of couple of brews at a bar-b-q and to come through on a boast of being able to provide a live sound, Deluxe Leisure King has evolved at its own pace thanks to devotees of the jangly sound, a commitment to doing "their own thing", and the belief that pop is alive and well.
Releasing "15 Minutes of Shame" in 2004, the DLK received acclaim and comparisons to the likes of IRS era REM, The dB's, The Windbreakers, early Elvis Costello and scored a track ("She's So Nervous") in the Margaret Cho film "Bam Bam And Celeste".
Their sophomore effort, 2006's "Debbie Does Nothing", pays homage to powerpop, psychedelia, folk and americana, while holding fast to their southern jangle roots.
Most of 2007 was spent writing and recording their forthcoming third longplayer, "Miss Steak"(tentative release mid 2008), of which, some of the tracks (with some video to boot) can be previewed right here. The record's first single, "Wanna Girl(Like That)", found its way to the Australiasian Pacific Rim and wound up on the "Intercontinental Pop Controversy" vinyl sampler (which sold like fresh shashimi in Japan) and the CD compilation "Invaders From Planet Pop" both from Smashed Records..a cool indie label from down under. No surprise that the 12 string jangly goodness of "Wanna Girl" garnered airplay in Spain and Australia respectively.
What does the future hold for the DLK? Who knows. They're not getting any younger or less bald or better looking. But they focus on staying, as Not Lame records put it, "wonderfully out of step."
And it shouldn't be any other way.
Welcome To The Neighborhood -- Deluxe Leisure King
We are seeking a Pop/Rock Commercial band with female lead vocals. Band should consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums.
*** Average age of the band should not exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract, of any type, that is related to the music industry.
If you meet these qualifications click on this link for additional information.
We are seeking a Modern Rock Commercial band with male lead vocals. It must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band.
*** Average age of the band should not exceed 25 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
If you meet these qualifications click on this link for additional information.
Good news! The brand new powerpopcompilation "Souvenirs" is being released this week! It contains 21 great North American powerpop tracks from 1975-95. You can hear three of the songs that just have been uploaded on our Myspage page. The CD also contains a previously unreleased song by the great Canadian band Pointed Sticks recorded in the late 70..s. It is availabe from Not Lame Records and Kool Kat Musik, and it will very soon be available from CD Baby.
Damnit men!!!!!! I just checked out the Aldo Ray video and song. You guys....it can't get any better than this for power pop and your own thing! I am very impressed with your whole thing and music. Just keep it like this!! Very enjoyable music and writing.
Hey guys, it's great to have you on the list here on myspace, thanks for the add. I hope things in Alabama are treating you well and have a great week! - DGT
