Focus Group Rock

Music written by actual bands and songwriters, but clearly for the SOLE PURPOSE of getting into an Apple ad, Nike ad, or "hip, young" car ad. Catchy at first, but the keen listener will very quickly realize something is very, very wrong - is it fake? No, that's not it... there's just something... something too calculated about its charm. Listen to these songs and you'll get it.

Fun. - "We Are Young"
Grouplove - "Toung Tied"
Neon Trees - "Animal"
Pomplamoose - "Up On The Housetop"

"Yeah, I barely even listen to the radio anymore, all the hip Focus Group Rock is on the TV!"

by cynic syndicate March 2, 2012