Ed Sheeran's dance phase shows no signs of relenting — except instead of letting a puppet strut its stuff, the moves are ceded to a Phillip Chbeeb who lets the rhythm move him through his day and to some unexpected heights.
You might not know it, but once upon a time Goo Goo Dolls were a swaggering, staggering, scrappy rock band trying to slash their way out of Buffalo. Cult favorites, especially for those looking for an underdog replacement for The Replacements, but not even a blip on the mainstream until they slowed it down for the undeniable, inclusionary smash "Name."
The new Gaslight Anthem single is a moodier animal, but it's a similar sort of song that makes damn sure you know the goal isn't to be Bruce Springsteen's favorite young punk/rock band from NJ, but to rule the world. "Get Hurt" wears a bruised heart on its sleeve and meets the pop world halfway — imagine a hydra consisting of "Waiting For A Girl Like You", "Careless Whisper" and the Springsteen ballad of your choice — while still maintaining some ragged edges around this moody ballad. The video even features some dancing, but don't get too nervous: Gaslight leaves that to the patrons who find spiritual release as the band just focuses on doing their thing.
Maybe you heard "Sing" with its Pharrell hook and its borderline dance beat and wondered how Ed Sheeran could exist in that world without becoming a cartoon character. Well, you were close: Sheerann has become a puppet to explore this flyer side of his personality, where he can model a pair of Beats, hit a strip club and basically get jiggy with it (but with a knowing wink).
Open highways, funny car drag races and a pool filled with beautiful models back home — welcome to just another Summer day for EDM superstar Calvin Harris.
