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The Drums, an indie pop band hailing from Brooklyn, came onto the scene in 2009 with a distinctive flair. Their mix of jangly surf-rock, synth-pop, and post-punk influences had a heavy impact on shaping the indie music landscape. The group's lead vocalist, Jonny Pierce, quickly became known for his honest and vulnerable lyricism, delivering verses that skillfully blend existential dread with youthful optimism. This, paired with the band's unique approach to instrumentation and production, led to a sound that was both refreshingly new and undeniably nostalgic.
The Drums' music videos are as creative and engaging as their sound itself. The video for "Let's Go Surfing," the song that initially shot them into the spotlight, is a black-and-white portrayal of the band spending the day at the beach. It perfectly captures their blend of youthful energy and clever artistry, with a playful vibe that masks the song's deeper, more melancholic undertones. The video for "I Can't Pretend," on the other hand, takes a more abstract approach, showcasing moody lighting and slow choreography that creates an almost hypnotic visual experience. On an interesting note, despite the band’s love for surf-inspired sounds, none of the members actually know how to surf. They admitted that they only picked it up as a metaphor to express the feeling of ‘riding’ on waves of emotions, making it a core theme in their songs and videos.
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