Video: “Being Here” by The Stills

I must admit I still get this Brooklyn-via-Montreal band mixed up with the The Thrills from Dublin. Luckily both bands are top-notch and not too dissimilar. They both have a late-80s alternative vibe (think The Stranglers and Mighty Lemon Drops) with effortless hooks and lush melodies. The Thrills have a bit more of that hazy California feel that puts your soul at ease, check out the exquisite “Nothing Changes Around Here” for a taste. Ahhhh… nice.

Back to The Stills! I first got turned on to them back in 2004 after hearing the wonderfully hypnotic “Still in Love Song” from the highly-praised “Logic Will Break Your Heart” debut. Their new song “Being Here” gets back to basics with a more accessible approach: nothing fancy, just a mid-tempo ditty with a sweet sentiment propelled by smooth-as-a-baby-bottom vocals and a super catchy chorus. After two spins, I guarantee you’ll be crooning aloud “Being here, oh ho oh ho, being here!” over and over and over. I’m doing it right now.

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