So, my first post about a band wasn't going to be about Rooney-but after seeing them last night, I just have to.
If you've ever seen The Princess Diaries and love it as much as I do, then you know who Michael Moscovitz is in the movie. Michael Moscovitz is played by Robert Schwartzman, and Robert is the lead singer of Rooney. The Princess Diaries came out in 2001. Rooney has been a band since 1999, and their first album (self-titled) was released in 2003.
Do you remember that scene in the movie when Michael's band is practicing in the garage where Mia was having her car fixed up? And Michael is playing the keyboard with the M&M's on it? The song they are playing is Blueside, which is by Rooney. Here...just watch the clip.
I have listened to and loved Rooney ever since their first album came out. I was 13 at the time and just finally saw them for the first time last night after 7-8 years. They played at the Grog Shop in Coventry, one of my favorite venues. I also had the opportunity to interview Robert before the show (thanks to our Music Director at WBWC). One of the best moments of my life. The whole night was just great in general. My friend Krysten came to the show too and we were both so excited. She had never seen Rooney before either and loves them as well. They played so many old, great songs. I left the show so happy. It's such a great feeling seeing a band you've loved after sooo many years of listening to them.
Their latest album, Eureka, was released in June of last year. I guess if I had to describe their music, I guess I would call it indie/pop/rock. A lot of their songs are so catchy and upbeat. Some of their songs almost sound like they could be from a different time period-a lot of their influences are artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Tracks to check out (there will be a lot-because there are so many good ones.
Off of their self-titled album: Blueside, I'm a Terrible Person, I'm Shakin', Sorry Sorry.
Off of their second album, Calling the World: When Did Your Heart Go Missing?, I Should've Been After You
Off of their latest, Eureka: Holdin' On, I Can't Get Enough, Not In My House.
Here's their music video for Holdin' On, which was just released on Wednesday.
Feel free to let me know what you think!
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