As my wife and I (and a few friends) were stuffed like sardines in a bright yellow cab as it scurried across Chicago on Saturday night when I heard a song by The Softlightes on the cab’s radio. How unexpected. As I think I’ve mentioned before, The Softlightes is the new project of frontman/singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ron Fountenberry, formerly of The Incredible Moses Leroy.
The debut album from The Soflightes is called Say No To Being Cool, Say Yes To Being Happy is light and airy pop music that isn’t gimmicky in the least. Sugary sweet melodies just seem to float into your ears. (As I’ve stated before) I was a big fan of Moses Leroy, so its not surprising I like this. Say No To Being Cool… is out now on Modular Records.
MP3 | The Softlightes – If The World Had Cookies Say No To Being Cool…
MP3 | The Softlightes – The Microwave Song …Say Yes To Being Happy
catchiest song of the year, in my mind.
hope ron fountainberry keeps making records for a while. though the albums aren’t amazing, some of his songs are.