Hailing from Northhampton, Mass, not far from the birthplace of Dinosaur Jr. and the Pixies, indie-rock upstarts LuxDeluxe have been rousing audiences and building buzz with a sharp sense of melody and an arsenal of devastating hooks. With the oldest member of the crew topping out at a mere 22 years of age, this band has only just begun to hit its stride. "What You Need." A loop of primitive 8-bit percussion from a Casio's memory bank sets the tone and is soon joined by gently pulsing synths. Suddenly, the song goes full-spectrum with the addition of drums, strings, and keys all locked into a moody groove, creating an arrangement as unique as it is gorgeous.
The video–a dark and mysterious adventure starring the lads of LuxDeluxe–is a perfect match for the song's curious indie charms, drawing us deep into their world. Starting at dusk as rehearsal ends, the clip begins with the band piling into an iconic Chevy Caprice for what proves to be a very busy night.
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