If we were to make a chart of the most important attributes that we think an indie rock band should have, attitude in the lead vocals would be up there together with songwriting and presence on stage – that’s one of the reasons why we like Foxygen so much. Gowanus, Brooklyn based Lightouts score high points in that department, in particular in their new single "My My" (streaming), a fast paced, jangly song that deviates from its natural pop trajectory thanks to lead singer Greg Nelson’s vocals, which, with their character vaguely reminiscent of Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCullough, take everything in a decidedly rock’n’roll direction. The song was recently released in a double single also featuring the song "Disappear."
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!