Uh Her who?

A few months ago I was having dinner at a friends house and suddenly became aware of the background music. I asked who it was - "oh it's this band called Uh Huh Her - it's got that funny one off the L word in it". At this point I had not seen the programme (although I was swiftly lent the box sets) so I went home and googled the band and found a video to their song "Not a Love Song" - a beautifully crafted electro pop gem which was more than enough to reel me in to the charms of this US band. A bit more internet research led me to discover their 2007 album and their original ep and I have followed their career avidly ever since - a lucky move as I didn't have to wait long for them to come bouncing back on the scene this year with a new EP and promise of an LP in the summer. They are currently touring round America much to my impatience and I am eagerly awaiting some UK dates.

Their first album Common Reaction is a mix of addictive sing along tracks. Particular highlights for me are Explode - a moody guitar number, Dreamer - more of a ballad and Say So - an upbeat dancey number. Their new EP Black and Blue which is a taster for their long awaited second album is much darker but just as easy on the ear. The title track sounds good played really loud and the guitar riff on I've Had Enough is epic.

I imagine most of their UK following are L word fanatics who have followed the career of Leisha Hailey the bass and keyboard player very closely. Camilla Grey, vocals and keyboard/guitar is no stranger to the music scene, having been in another band and played keyboards for American Idol winner Adam Lambert on his recent tour. Together they create excellent electro pop records that wouldn't be out of place on a playlist for BBC 6 Music.  I would absolutely love to see them break the music scene over here.

Check them out below:

For newcomers to the charms of Uh Huh Her this is "Not a Love Song" from their first album Common Reaction: 




Their latest video "Black and Blue" from the current EP of the same name, highlights their shift to a heavier sound but still retaining that anthemic sound found on the first album.