Live Review: Living Days @ Brooklyn Industries, Union Square 7-29-10

Living Days. Let's just live these days our way. When I first heard "Go Oblivion" by Living Days I thought that the singer sounded like a dude. But upon listening more Stephonik Youth's voice doesn't really have a particularly masculine or feminine voice and that's what I like about her voice. It's different than a lot of voices I've heard recently. There's a definite '80s seduction in her voice. It's no surprise this five piece hails from the ever-diverse Brooklyn. The borough has been spilling out great indie bands left and right and Living Days is no exception. The band's self-described ''dark new romantic pop'' is popping. The band sound like A Ha meets The Human League meets The Gossip. How killer does that sound? 

They played the Indie Nights series in the basement at the clothing store, Brooklyn Industries, to a large crowd, some who may have been there solely for the free Vodka and chips. But hopefully they got turned onto to the band. Black and pink balloons covered the floor. Stephonik danced about, wrapping her microphone around herself, and often getting into the crowd to sing and dance. Drummer Lacey was spot on and steady. The rest of the players got it going on. I couldn't help but smile and dance. I was upfront. A young girl was on the side, the youngest in the crowd, for sure. Stephonik sang to her and handed her one of the ballrooms. It was cute. Playful. The band's set was playful and fun. I felt comfortable. I felt warm. I felt alive. I wish I had someone's hand to hold or someone to kiss or someone to dance with. For broken hearts, for lovers, for collapsing memories. Living Days.

The band perform next at The Studio at Webster Hall on Aug. 27th with Naked Hearts and Teletextile. $10. 19+. 8pm. More info here.

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Living Days