Introducing southern style blues- rock from Menangle, Australia, The Rubens released their self-titled album that came in at number one on the iTunes chart. Their first single, “Lay it down” found its way to 57th on Triple J’s 2011 Hottest 100 chart. The four piece band is made up of three brothers and a close childhood friend. This soul soothing track allowed the band to rise to astronomical fame across Australia in a ridiculously short amount of time. With classic guitar grunge cords and a mellow baseline, it’s only evident that this track, along with the rest of their album, has recently caught the ears of award winning US rock band: The Black Keys. In Nov. 2012, the Aussie band was the supporting act of The Black Keys in their New Zealand tour. Although the band has only been together for a little over a year, the fame has already been recognized by lead vocalist Sam Margin. “The kinds of girls that go after me have the wrong intentions,” Margin told smh.com, “yeah, they’re really hot, but I have to remember it’s because I’m in this band, not because of who I am.” Touring in Australia, most parts of Europe and New York from early February to March of 2013, the group is excited to begin performing.
Laying it down
January 25, 2013
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.