In the year since it has come out, I’ve become extremely fond of the recent Populuxe album, ‘Uneasy Listening.’ “Carry Me” is the most intense song on that lovely work of musical art. https://www.facebook.com/populuxehq/
Here’s the latest from Populuxe, the greatest combo in the western hemisphere and a band known for mashing Piper-era Pink Floyd with 60’s garage pop and late 70’s Bowie. These guys have a plethora of noteworthy associations, including Nada Surf and Imperial Drag. Suffice to say the combined experience of the players extends from the biggest stages in the …
Populuxe is the genius level musical vision of LA songwriter, actor, polemicist and activist, Rob Shapiro. Three years ago Populuxe released the haunting masterwork, Beauty in the Broken Place, a song cycle reflecting on the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh which took place in 2018. Right now, Shapiro and his “Luxe-Musicians”– new members …
“There’s always the funeral gift,” Rob Shapiro said as he leaned forward. “There’s always something that breaks into the pain of a funeral, whether it’s the story of the deceased that reminds you of why you miss them, or the drunk Uncle who embarrasses himself, there is always something that brings life into the context …
We’re going to have much more on Populuxe in the near future, but for now, here’s another sample from their epic new record, Beauty in the Broken Place, which just came out. – It’s all about the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre and features haunting tunes like the one below, “It’s Happening Again.” As I said …
Behold the latest from woke, substantive, LA-based, glam rockers Populuxe. Their harmonious vocal arrangements, soft psychedelia and dark night of the soulful lyrics bring to mind the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie, Simon & Garfunkel and the Holland-era Beach Boys. Their new LP, Beauty in the Broken Place, has just been released and though the …