So Dirty the Flamingos on Satire, Sincerity, and Songs Built for Dusk: An Interview

Canadian folk rock outfit So Dirty the Flamingos make satire feel singable. In this chat, they unpack the spark behind Moving Your Lips to Hallelujah, a cheeky radio earworm that side-eyes conveyor-belt pop while still chasing the rush of a chorus. They talk about walking the line between humour and honesty, the storytelling instincts that colour their dusk-leaning sound, and the odd influences that sneak into rehearsal when the drummer slips into big band swing. There are scenes from Toronto stages, from reggae bills to death metal nights, plus a frank take on streaming giants and why Bandcamp feels fairer. If you want wit, candour, and a few left turns that reveal the heart under the hook, this interview sets the tone. 1. Your new track Moving Your Lips to Hallelujah takes aim at the sea of bland songs clogging up the radio. What sparked the idea for writing a critique disguised as a sing-along anthem? A: I think there’s a sincerity in both – it’s the running dialogue of a response to hearing the same song over and over again, but also the need to sing a song about hooking up, falling in love in an earnest way. There’s some defence mechanisms […] The post So Dirty the Flamingos on Satire, Sincerity, and Songs Built for Dusk: An Interview appeared first on A&R Factory.

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Canadian folk rock outfit So Dirty the Flamingos make satire feel singable. In this chat, they unpack the spark behind Moving Your Lips to Hallelujah, a cheeky radio earworm that side-eyes conveyor-belt pop while still chasing the rush of a chorus. They talk about walking the line between humour and honesty, the storytelling instincts that colour their dusk-leaning sound, and the odd influences that sneak into rehearsal when the drummer slips into big band swing. There are scenes from Toronto stages, from reggae bills to death metal nights, plus a frank take on streaming giants and why Bandcamp feels fairer. If you want wit, candour, and a few left turns that reveal the heart under the hook, this interview sets the tone. 1. Your new track Moving Your Lips to Hallelujah takes aim at the sea of bland songs clogging up the radio. What sparked the idea for writing a critique disguised as a sing-along anthem? A: I think there’s a sincerity in both – it’s the running dialogue of a response to hearing the same song over and over again, but also the need to sing a song about hooking up, falling in love in an earnest way. There’s some defence mechanisms […]

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