Blog: heartbreak tango

We had the distinct pleasure of seeing Franz Ferdinand at a beachside bar in San Diego last night, and super-hyped local band The Soft Pack (nee The Muslims) had the opening slot. A heady stew of Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman, The Replacements, and youthful arrogance (Hmm, maybe those last two are the same...), The Soft Pack deliver hooky, loud, articulately messy songs that often go nowhere, which works for them, since right where they started is oftentimes a pretty great place to be. "Nightlife" is a deceptively simple tune, anchored by meaty bass and drums until the chorus [...]

• The Muslims - Nightlife