Dany Laj & The Looks: Ten Easy Pieces

Canadian retro act Dany Laj & The Looks offer a candy-coloured trip through vintage rock 'n' roll and power pop on their new album Ten Easy Pieces. Bass player Jeanette Dowling is Laj's muse and the love of his life, inspiring him to write ten A-sides, with mostly sunny side up lyrics. Doubt creeps in every now and then. Is it really happening or could he loose her if he isn't paying attention? Or even worse - the horror - some other guy might steal her away.

This is an album for lovers of all ages, brimming with joy, and a dead ringer for Summer playlists. Guitar players should take note of Laj's less is more approach. He mixes 60s garage rock and 70s power pop a la Cheap Trick to create a one-man wall of sound that is goddamn catchy.

Dany Laj & The Looks: You & Me

Canadian retro act Dany Laj & The Looks offer a candy-coloured trip through vintage rock 'n' roll and pop art imagery on their new single You & Me. It is an ode to the love of life, bass player Jeanette Dowling, and 60s pop. The video was made by Ryan Thompson.

It is the second single from their new album Ten Easy Pieces, out on vinyl via We Are Busy Bodies and on CD via Rum Bar Records. Release date: June 11.

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HCTF review of Don't Keep Me Guessin'.

Dany Laj & The Looks: Don't Keep Me Guessin'

Good time rootsy folk rock anyone? Canadian trio Dany Laj & The Looks have just released their Don't Keep Me Guessin' single Don't Keep Me Guessin'. The song has been simmering on the backburner since 2011, written by Dany Laj shortly after he met bass player Jeanette Dowling. He fell for her, but wasn't sure if those feelings were mutual at the time. The video was made by Ryan Thompson.

It is the lead single from their new album Ten Easy Pieces, out on vinyl via We Are Busy Bodies and on CD via Rum Bar Records. Release date: June 11.

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