Soku. Hillary said it was “cute like a bunny holding a gun,” and true dat. The song is “I’ll Kill Her” sung by Soku, a young lady from Paris, France. The contrast of a violent threat being made in a fun way is part of the charm, but I think what really makes this song is the guitar playing by Toma – as well as the fact that it’s a good, well-structured song. The minimalism helps, too.
After that check out this “live” version.
It reminds me of Clair de Lune – an Athens band that played only one gig ever – in April of 1980 at the Last Resort.
June 8th, 2007
by Bob
She has a 6 song EP out called “NotSoKute”
Some of the best songs just come pouring out in 5 minutes.
June 8th, 2007
by Bob
Her name is Soko, not Soku, but I’m afraid to edit the post since WordPress seems to want to mangle the YouTube embedding code.
June 8th, 2007
by Bob
Here’s her myspace page.
She doesn’t list Jacques Brel as an influence, but I guess that just runs in her blood.
And I guess her name is SoKo.
June 9th, 2007
by Nannie
Love love it So Kool! Yeah, he is great and the sum is more than it’s parts! It’s the air between and the movement.