The latest from the Topanga Canyon-based duo, VUM, is a slick, moody video for their single, “Are You Animal?” The black and white video moves slowly through images of a group of bad asses doing possibly shady, bad ass style things – like riding a motorcycle, and smashing plates on their faces. The song is a drone-y, blues leaning, psych rock ballad that is tailor made for a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack. While we anxiously await the promised summer 2013 full length release from the duo, catch VUM tonight at the Echo opening for the HOTT MT residency also featuring Gothic Tropic. – Jacqueline Caruso
