British electric indie band, Hot Chip released their Grammy nominated single “Ready for the Floor” as part of their 2008 album: Made in the Dark. This bouncy baseline track helped establish the ‘80s influenced electro-pop era in the UK during the late 2000s. The track has lead vocalist, Alexis Taylor, sing the lyrics: “You’re my number one guy.” The lyrics sparked media controversy among casual listeners into thinking Taylor was gay. The lingering question was later addressed. “It doesn’t matter if I’m gay or not,” Taylor told nme.com “I’m just enjoying the music, as should everyone.” Clever electro beat countermelodies gave the band their biggest accomplishment by reaching number six on the UK singles chart. The music video for the track has Taylor dressed as the Joker from Batman, mimicking the Joker from the famous Tim Burton movie with geeky dance moves in sync with the music. It was in 2010 when Hot Chip decided to add a sixth member to their group. Guitar and synth player, Al Doyle, added more of an indie feel to the band. “Despite the fact we have to drive around in a van and stay in crappy hotels,” Doyle told exclaim.ca, “I love it.” Their most recent album In Our Heads was released in June 2012 and the group of six toured in North America that summer.
Ready for the stage floor
February 8, 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.