This record is most definitely fun, catchy, upbeat, and at times a bit childish. But by all means, being childish is something I hold near and dear to my heart these days…

As I walked in, everyone was already dancing. The Independent in SF hosts some of the best acts in the indie scene. Tonight was no different, with the lineup including only two bands: Friendly Fires and the ever charismatic and alluring Lykke Li.

Kristen and I went to the merch table before they started playing to find a zine filled with raw and real doom and gloom illustrations with real issues with fiery outcomes. It depicted the rapist getting paid for his murderous deeds in an eternity of hellish pain. This started up interest enough for the both of us and we went straight up to the front. Within 30 seconds of their first song the room was packed and half of us were dancing. Marissa’s voice is powerful in all the best …