Hit the Spot

When’s the last time you heard an American pop song fully sung in Hindi? We’re going to guess probably never.

Times sure are a’ changin’. L.A. based rock band, Goldspot (named after the Indian soda) will release their latest single “Friday” (from debut album Tally of the Yes Men) in both English and Hindi today August 6^th. To boot, “Friday” features the musical arrangements of none other than music composer extraordinaire AR Rahman. Nicely done.

The five piece band consists of lead singer Siddhartha Khosla, Ramy Antoun, Derek Horst, Seth McLan, and Sergio Andrade. Siddhartha, the first generation son of Punjabi parents, grew up in the desi mecca of New Jersey.

Fortunately, for us he left NJ for LA and joined a band. And ever since the band has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike with their sweet melodies, the hypnotic vocals, and old school Bollywood influences. If you like Keane, Bright Eyes, The Smiths, or Modest Mouse, Goldspot is right up your alley.

Now that’s an alley we want to get lost in.

For more info and samples, visit their website, www.goldspot.net or their myspace site, www.myspace.com/goldspot