Get Ready to Groove: Naked Roommate Unleashes Infectious Post-Punk Vibes with ‘Pass The Loofah
Naked Roommate, a danceable post-punk band from Oakland, will release their second album “Pass The Loofah” on October 25th! Naked Roommate began in 2018 when the group (originally just a duo of real-life partners Andy Jordan and Amber Cermeno, both former members of The World) independently released a demo cassette. Since then (2018’s Naked Roommate), he has roamed Bay Area stages, captivating and surprising audiences.
The music video for the lead single “Bus” has been released!
Members Michael “Mig” Zamora and Alejandra Alcala (Bruce Lawyer) soon joined to strengthen the sound and live band, and in September 2020 they were released by British label Upset! The Rhythm & Trouble In Mind. They produced their official full-length album, “Do The Duvet,” which was jointly released.
The music video for the song “Fight Flight” has been released!
In 2024, the band recorded their second album, the dizzyingly uplifting Pass The Loofah, with the addition of a horn section consisting of Jeff Saba and Gene Oss on tenor and alto saxophones, as well as percussion and marimba. I am going to Recorded by members Andy Jordan and Mig Zamora between 2021 and 2023, time and constraints permitting, Pass The Loofah retains the raw energy of their debut album, while creating a new album for Creole & The Loofah. Inheriting signature sounds from the Coconuts, Lizzy Mercier Descloux & ESG, Britain’s On-U Sound, and New York’s 99 Records, they have a distinctly West Coast irreverence and absurdity.
“Pass The Loofah” streaming
This is music designed to get your body moving. Naked Roommate won’t stop until all the butts are shaking. The band freely incorporates the danceable aspects of post-punk (think A Certain Ratio and Liquid Liquid) as well as elements of disco, funk, and house music. However, the group’s upbeat, melodic music obscures a deeper meaning behind its neo-socialist lyrics, understanding the importance of the community surrounding dance music and its culture. The situation is terrible, but we will get through it by helping each other, recognizing and addressing the failures of disaster capitalism and technobro hegemony (this band lives in the Bay Area, so they understand this situation well) ).
Take the first single “Bus” for example. It’s a rollicking four-on-the-floor song that celebrates the ups and downs of people’s transportation. The song pulsates and pulses with a late-night swagger (and a bridge that takes the song into the stratosphere). On “Fight Flight,” funky horn tones and Selmeno’s sultry vocals intertwine with Newman-esque synthesizer tones, enhancing and funky for the dance floor. “Broken Whisper” is a new move for the group, adding a Caribbean flavor reminiscent of Kid Creole or The Specials, with a sustained synthetic beat underneath.
Meanwhile, between instrumentals like “Ducky & Viv”, “GY pt. 1” and “GY pt. It sounds similar to the electronic experiments of pioneers Chris & Cozy. “I Can’t Be Found”, the album’s last song, may be the album’s secret weapon. The mesmerizing synth melodies and processed vocals are reminiscent of early Daft Punk and MGMT by way of Derrick Carter and The Au Pairs. It’s a beautiful song, perfect for a late night (or early morning) drive home from the club.