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Mark Hoppus' Pick of the Week: Your Vegas

Hopp on Pop

By Mark Hoppus on January 13, 2010 10:17 AM (19) Comments

Your Vegas

When he's not commandeering the stage as the boisterous bassist for SoCal punks Blink-182, Tweeting wisdom to more than 1.6 million followers, or handling album production duties for bands like Motion City Soundtrack and New Found Glory, you'd think Mark Hoppus would turn down the music.

Not. Possible.

In our continuing series, Hopp on Pop, Hoppus is sharing his favorite acts, culled from his incessant pursuit of all that rocks. (Click here to discover Mark's previous picks: Edgy noisesmiths Ratatat, Swedish electronic whiz Kleerup, Philly hipsters Free Energy, Aussie expats the Temper Trap, Brooklyn keyboard punks Matt & Kim, Kiwi dance rock goddess Ladyhawke, Canadian rock duo Japandroids, and NYC popsters fun.) Check out his sixth entry below, and come back to SPIN.com every Wednesday for Mark's latest discovery.

Be sure to follow more of Mark's opinions and exploits via Twitter and on his blog! And check out Mark's 8 Favorite Albums of 2009!

YOUR VEGAS

HOMETOWN:
Leeds, England

THE BASICS:
These boyhood pals toured all over England in a small van, trying to get noticed, but it wasn't until frontman Coyle Girelli moved to NYC and started playing solo shows that the band picked up momentum. Their epic Britrock sound made its debut on 2008's A Town and Two Cities, and their sophomore set is due in 2010.

WHERE HOPP HEARD THEM FIRST:
"Their album came out a while ago, but I first heard of them last summer. While blink-182 was out on tour, our caterers always played the best music in the eating area. We were in Albuquerque, and I walked in to get lunch and heard their music."

WHY THEY ROCK:
"Imagine the best parts of Coldplay, the Killers, and Keane (alliteration rock!!) put together in one group. That's what Your Vegas reminds me of. Yes, I will end a sentence in a dangling preposition. That's how much I like this band. I'll try that sentence again. That's of what Your Vegas remind me. Weird."

HOPP'S TOP TRACK:
"Troubled Times.' Very beautiful and lush. The kind of song that gives me the chills. Starts small and quiet, and builds to a crescendo. Guitar, bass, piano, drums. Sweet."

Listen: Your Vegas, "Troubled Times"

WATCH: Your Vegas, "In My Head"

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Posted By Celeste

03.06.10 8:12 PM

I'm really liking the sound of this band
and you heard this in Albuquerque, I went to go watch you guys perform there and missed school that day. Good times :)

Posted By Krunch

01.18.10 11:26 AM

I liked the song.

Posted By Kristen

01.17.10 2:08 PM

I love Your Vegas SO much! Their music is incredible, and they are such nice guys when you meet them. I saw them with The Delta Fiasco and Shiny Toy Guns last fall, and have been listening to them ever since. Thanks for choosing them, and I hope they get the notice they deserve. Can't wait for the new album!

Posted By Starz

01.15.10 11:31 AM

Then why are you on his page, listening to his pick of the week?

Posted By j3s2b3w

01.15.10 1:21 AM

I hate Mark Hoppus so much.
Blink-182 is worse the Insane Clown Posse, which everyone knows is the worst band ever.

Posted By Anonymous

01.14.10 2:48 PM

They are such an awesome band. I too caught them as an opening act for The Bravery and they literally stopped me in my tracks. Have had the chance to see them quite a few times and truly -- they get better and better. I look forward to more awesome music and shows -- and them getting the attention and airplay they so rightfully deserve!!!

Posted By Anonymous

01.13.10 10:51 PM

Find "In My Head", "Champion" and "Up Until The Lights Go Out" - these tunes are guaranteed to stay in your noggins.

Posted By Anonymous

01.13.10 9:52 PM

Wow, Hoppus has some awesome picks... I was already a fan of Fun., am now completely obsessed with Japandroids, and these guys are sounding awesome after only one listen

Posted By Crick Butcher

01.13.10 9:30 PM

Hey, these guys are good. If anyone wants to check out another sick band that is pretty small right now.. check out Jet Lag Gemini !!!!! thy are by the far the best opening band I have ever seen!! Also check out Relient K's new CD "Forget and Not Slow Down"

Posted By Julie

01.13.10 6:06 PM

So excited to see Your Vegas get their due. I too saw then as an opening band and was completely taken by them. I've also seen them in a smaller venue and let me tell you, then are one hot band to see. I also was impressed that they took the time to meet my husband and I backstage for our anniversary. These are very talented and humble guys. Huge fan!!!!

Posted By Hotrockinmama

01.13.10 5:23 PM

Thanks Mark for bringing this talented group into the spotlight with your pick. I would have to add their are musings of U2 in the mix, along with the Killers and Coldplay. Coyle's range and vocal tenacity are amazing.

Posted By Libs

01.13.10 4:21 PM

The first time i saw these guys, they were opening for the Bravery. Your Vegas was the 1st band that i have ever encountered that had me not only paying attention to the opening band but very much enjoying them. Loved their energy and the songs really stuck in my head after the show, and I picked up the cd shortly after. I have since seen them more that a dozen times and even flew to New York to see them. They are great guys and really appreciate their fans. Great Pick Mark! They deserve to be noticed.

Posted By Bradley B

01.13.10 3:33 PM

I saw this band opening for The Bravery in Detroit. They were the best band on the bill that night. Phenomenal debut record. Nice one Mark...

Posted By karen_mtl

01.13.10 2:40 PM

BRILLIANT group, their 1st album was sooo gud, and can't wait 4 the new album to come out. Really like the comparaison between keane, coldplay and the killers. Nicejob on this review. Luv k. xx

Posted By mystee

01.13.10 1:39 PM

Great pick! Love this band. I've seen them play live a few times and they put on a great show. Excited for the next album to come out!

Posted By Anthony Franklin

01.13.10 1:32 PM

We have been fans for two years. They are finally getting the buzz that they deserve. Can't wait to watch them "take off."

Posted By Chakacha

01.13.10 1:14 PM

Really brilliant to see this band getting a nod ... Their debut CD kicks ass and the guys have bags of charisma. Their live show is something else. Mark has awesome taste in music loving all the bands he has shared!

Posted By Anonymous

01.13.10 12:36 PM

They actually don't have a stylist, these guys are just good looking brits with a fashion sense all of their own, talent and amazing personalities to boot.

Posted By Anonymous

01.13.10 11:55 AM

Sounds good. Keane is a good comparison but these guys aren't hiding under as much gloss.

Is it me or does it seem that every emerging "alternative" band has somebody else dressing them? I know this goes back before Greg Brady fit the Johnny Bravo suit but a stylist seems to be as important as a producer these days. Sad.