La Sera - Queens

1.    Who are these slicksters?

La Sera are an indie pop duo from Los Angeles, California. They have released four albums. Queens (Sept’16) slides off their E.P. of the same name Queens (Sept’16).

2. What kind of song is Queens? 

Queens has an 80's post-punk sound and Katy Goodman and Todd Wisenbaker swapping vocal parts creates a magical juxtaposition of sound and mood. 

3. Who do Le Sera sound like?

Best Coast, Ezra Furman and The Bangles. Maybe. 

4. What is the word from the mutts in the press corps? 

“A breezy and upbeat rocker” – Consequence Of Sound.

“A propulsive guitar-rocker” – Stereogum.

“Holy shit – such a charming post-punk ride” – Punk News.

5. Which bands influenced La Sera? 

The main influences are The Smiths, Morrissey, The Pretenders, The Cars and 80's punk.

6. Why should I listen to Queens?

For the vocal swap between the high, sweet, 60's harmony and the earthy, post-punk, gravelly tones.

7. Do La Sera have any more good tunes? 

Please Be My Third Eye isn't too vile. 

8. Any more words?

Ryan Adams produced Le Sera's last album Music for Listening to Music to.

“It was a typical day I think you’d have to agree”

Pony The Pirate are an indie rock band from Norway that sprung to prominence in 2009 and released one album in 2010, Psychopedia. The song that propelled Pony The Pirate was Walk The Shame (2008). It's a rock pop song with a complex composition and a radio friendly chorus.

“You were my heart, you were my soul”