PAPA, the duo of Darren Weiss and Daniel Presant, will be gracing The Bootleg stage every Monday this January with special guests each week presented by KROQ. Their music fits nicely into that feel-good pop/rock oeuvre that Grouplove brought to the mainstream. The handclaps, tambourine shakes, and glockenspiel chimes mix with overdriven borderline surfy guitar riffs to give you the feeling that you are getting cooler with each listen. Their latest single, “Put Me Work,” is an ultra-upbeat anthem that blends the tonal pallet of Arcade Fire – banging on pianos and well-timed shouts – with the laid-back vocal stylings of Brandon Flowers. An epic combination that comes at you in an aggressive, yet inviting way. Their music brings you in to a communal experience. I’m certain every night of this Residency will be a sweaty dance party that forces you check your worries at the door. Don’t miss it, as this will most likely be your last chance to get this close to any stage they’ll be playing in the months to come. – Jacqueline Caruso
