![]() And before when I went to put music out on Bandcamp and SoundCloud, which are great. And I remember being like, this is an amazing thing to have. ![]() And it was it was like, we were getting playlisted early on for no reason without any connections with any team or management or label or anything. There's almost like a bit of a survivor's guilt about it, because we happened to start the band at the time when there were actually real people working there. I know it's an evil beast, but it does have some redeeming qualities.ĬOOK: There's so much bad about it. And I think it makes, hopefully it's like a lesson learned and in my little tool bag that I can go back to at some point.ĭEAN: Let's talk about Spotify. And then actually sitting down with it you're like, I would never have made this choice. I was like, oh, yeah, this sounds like, in my wheelhouse, for sure. And I wouldn't have written that song that way, I would have thought so, upon just being a fan of it. you really, really, really dive in deep into the song creation and you're sort of just picturing what that was like, and comparing yourself and comparing it to how you would write it. I was sort of living through what I imagined his experience was writing it, like, how do I throw in a curveball here? How do I like keep this steady without it losing pace? And yeah, there's just a lot of. ![]() There's a dissonance that you don't really pick up the first time you listen to it. But by listening to it over and over and playing it that way. I'm very used to three chord, super simple, super simple. But hearing you play it, it brought out something else that I had been missing, you know? So what did you learn about the song through covering it?ĬOOK: Man, structurally it's pretty interesting. You know, I gotta say, I've been a Replacements fan for a really long time and I never really cared much for that song. And it's kind of all I know, so I haven't really ever made music with the intention of it not feeling somewhat personal, personal and personalized.ĭEAN: Tell me a little bit about the cover ( "Bastards of Young" by The Replacements). I mean, it's just one of those things that I've always done it in a certain way. Is that what you're aiming for?ĬOOK: I think so. like I said, intimate, about it, it just it feels like a message from you to the listener. I think the recordings maybe, are more a raw version of myself, and then as a band, it's all four of us.ĭEAN: Yeah, I mean, it's interesting that you say you record late at night, and pretty much on your own, it really has that. I think the whole Petite League thing is this just kind of a raw thing. And sort of worked out some of the dynamics and stuff better. But we've we've definitely reined it in a bit. We played all the songs way too fast.ĭEAN: They're already about two and a half minutes long, most of them, so.ĬOOK: Yes, our shows are pretty short. I think when we started we were just, really fast. Although I think these days we've reined it in a little bit. it's cool, I really like when bands are like that they're a little different live versus the recordings. So I'd say the difference between the recordings and how we play live, it's a little bit heavier, a little bit more guitar-y and. So when we started playing out, I think we started playing shows in 2015, so right when it started it was automatically like, bringing in their sensibilities to the live thing. I live with all these guys that we play with. The recording I usually just do late at night in my apartment. Because a lot of the writing process I do on my own. What's it like? Is it like seeing any other rock band live? I'm gonna say no, probably.ĬOOK: I don't think anyone should say yes to that question about their band. So we're really excited.ĭEAN: I listen to your music and it has such a unique intimate sound, it made me really wonder what Petite League live might be like, walk me through it. We've gone up there a few times to hang out, but never to play. There's also a transcript below, if you prefer the black and white.ĭoyle Dean: Lorenzo from Petite League, thanks so much for joining me here on The Dean's List on NCPR.ĭEAN: So you're playing Friday in Burlington.ĬOOK: Yeah, it'll be our first time playing up there. It's a FREE show! Press the orange button above to enjoy some music and hear human voices. The band takes the stage at Foam Brewers in Burlington this Friday. I've been sharing their music from time to time on The Dean's List. And frontman Lorenzo Cook seems to have an endless treasure trove of catchy melodies and nostalgia infused lyrics. That's the first tune I ever heard by the Brooklyn-based quartet and after ten seconds I was in love. Cue up the opening of "Bloody Knuckles" from 2022's Thrill Seekers. Doyle Dean The Dean's List: Petite League brings power pop to Burlington Friday
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