Itchin’ for success

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif

December 21, 2012

Native US indie band Grouplove recently released their new single, “Itchin’ on a Photograph” in August of this year. Reaching number ten on the US Alternative music chart, this band is not a stranger to chart success. Their album Never Trust a Happy Song was released in September 2012, within the same month their single “Tongue Tied” that reached number one on the US Alternative chart. The group of five met at an artist retreat; sharing similar taste in music, they quickly befriended one another. By November 2010, Grouplove was recognized as “One of the Best New Bands of 2012,” by Nylon Magazine. Touring with similar happy, rhythmic bands like Foster the People, Two Door Cinema Club and Young the Giant, the group quickly gained much attention and a larger fan base. The tune, “Itchin’ on a Photograph”, incorporates a steady bass drum heartbeat throughout the song accompanied with raspy vocals by lead singer Christian Zucconi. Zucconi sings the lyrics “I’m giving up on looking back I’m letting go of what I had.” This interprets into reminiscing on distant memories, but quickly realizing that focusing on the present is much more relevant. The band is fairly new to the music industry, but their optimistic alterative/ indie tunes have grasped audiences to their favor. “We grew up around the same time listening to a lot of the same bands and it helps us definitely appreciate each other’s unique sound,” drummer Ryan Rabin told bestnewbands.com. Because the band has recently ended their tour, discussion about more tour dates hasn’t been spoken of yet. With years to come, Grouplove hopes to continue to produce more albums’ and embark on the journey of more tours.

About the Contributor

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif

Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines. When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.