Song of the Week - September 14th - Lolita by The Veronicas

Although a lot of my week has been consumed by First Listens for Carly Rae Jepsen and Pink, I have had time to fit in other music, specifically this week's pick for Song of the Week. I found this band after the success of their first big US single, Untouched, and I really fell in love with their second studio album, Hook Me Up. It should come as no surprise that I was extremely happy when I saw The Veronicas were planning to release new music this year, and this week, I finally got a first taste. I was unaware that this song had been out for a few weeks now, but I'm still really excited to show off my pick for Song of the Week...

Lolita by The Veronicas

This lead single from the girls' new album, Life on Mars (expected in 2013), is very futuristic and a bit of a departure from their previous sound, but that's completely okay. The beginning bars remind me of Ellie Goulding's Lights, but the song quickly heads in a different direction. Jessica and Lisa (yes, neither of them are named Veronica) sound really clean on the song, and the throbbing beat is sure to make this song a hit on the dance floor. The build-up to the pounding chorus breakdown is awesome, and you can't not at least tap your foot along to the song. The dubstep breakdown is awesome and very creepy, especially with lyrics like "Always stay close to me/Don't think of living/And I promise I will keep our secret." My favorite line is right before the big blow-up of the chorus: "You're my possession, I'm your obsession, don't tell me never, I'll love you forever." See, kinda creepy, right? It's just a fun song that might be taken as being slightly obsessive with a loved one - it's like a dance-rock answer to Call Me Maybe. Give the song a spin and let me know what you think in the comments section below!

Evan