Meg Remy is back! A new U.S. Girls album is out next month, but the singles keep dropping. Today's is the infectious "Like James Said", a number which I think may have been inspired by James Brown, but which is all Eighties-inspired goodness in it terms of its hook and groove.
The striking video will bring a smile to your face, and it's the rare case where a simple premise does work quite well with such an insouciant vibe in the music. This is a bit of tune-age that sounds a tiny bit like Lene Lovich, early Berlin, and even Madonna, but which slinks its way into your heart quite simply. If you're not dancing (or at least moving your feet under your desk) to this one, then I don't know if anyone can help you!
Scratch It by U.S. Girls is out on June 20 via 4AD.
U.S. Girls will be playing in D.C. on June 22 at The Atlantis.
[Photo: Colin Medley]