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Ali Greig Drops This Modern Nightmare EP

November 1, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Ali Greig comes to us as a former member of Acting Strange, who we’ve covered quite a bit, but I’m loving this new EP he just dropped last night, haunting us with it’s hooks. It’s interesting to listen to the process, as there’s some bits of classic kind of British punk vibes, particularly in “Everyday is Halloween,” but the EP as a whole has him playing with some other formats, such as “I’m a Pisces, Bitch.” There’s a little something in there for everyone, and I’m excited to hear what comes next for the songwriter, so we’ll keep you tuned in on that news. For now, enjoy some new hits.

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Acting Strange Share Did You Think

October 6, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Been a minute since we’ve heard from Glasgow’s Acting Strange, but I’m definitely all over their latest single. At first, it looks back on Arab Strap, albeit in a somewhat poppier sense; it doesn’t sound as drenched in ale as the aforementioned act. As I listen on repeat a few times through, those pop bits seems to actually bubble to the surface, bursting with joy as they hit my ear. Plus, there’s this playful piano that closes out the tune over some fuzzed out electronic notes and a faint whistle, and I just love love love it. No word on if there’s a new LP to follow up Talk Talk Talk, but I’ll take this whatever the case!

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Enjoying This New Active Strange

July 12, 2018 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’ve been writing about Acting Strange for quite some time, probably since the band’s inception, so why stop now…especially when I’m getting emails about Awolnation. This tune is a pretty simple pop ballad, with just enough sugary hooks to keep my ears attentive. It has some slight similarities to Mystery Jets, especially the way the vocals dictate the song’s natural cadence. Plus, as the song moves into the chorus, there’s this grand swelling, then the melody is dropped right on top of you. As of now, the band looks to be in the studio working on their follow-up to their 2017 album, Talk Talk Talk.

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New Music from Acting Strange

February 6, 2017 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Lately I’ve been looking backa lot to find musical solace in my life, and when I came across this new tune from Acting Strange, I was really excited, as the song not only looks back on the innocence of early Beatles, it also makes a nod to early 70s glam. It’s a feel-good, straight-ahead jam that exhibits a wonderful control of pop structures, keeping things simple in order to maximize the appeal for listeners. The group will release Talk Talk Talk on March 31st via In Black Records, so it should be chock-full of catchy numbers you’ll want to hear again and again.

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Fun Pop Music from Acting Strange

April 26, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I think a lot of people often take this whole music thing far too seriously, which is well-and-good, in some instances. But, that being said, sometimes I just wanna have a little fun, which is where Acting Strange fits in. The group has this hook-laden boogie feeling, aided by a touch of garage rock influences; to be honest, it’s a lot like some of the work Hunx and His Punx have completed…another reason I love it! The band are currently working on wrapping up their newest album, so be on the lookout for that in the very near future from In Black Records; I promise to keep you posted.

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Throwback Pop From Acting Strange

June 23, 2015 RayRay Leave a comment

As we carry on through our week, how about enjoying some throwback, 60s style pop music from Glasgow based Acting Strange? Yes, “Dreaming Away” is a breezy style of pop music sure to make your head sway as you get into the sounds. No one will be able to resist.

Stay tuned as we receive more information about this up and coming group.

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