Following up a viral smash for a first video is no simple task. Particularly when your first one hit all the right notes (and grabbed all the right Nickelodeon all-stars). For the XYZ Affair, the obvious answer was to make like the Temptations and strut. The Brooklyn band Dropped a new single on us two weeks ago with “Evening Life,” an ode to reconciling Minor Threat-inspired adolescence with getting older and wiping the X off the hand. It’s a standout from the band’s new Trials EP, although honestly we didn’t really hear the potential for choreographed pop locking and Temptation Walking. Clearly we have no imagination.
There’s just no longer a good reason to skip summer time parties when you have those tricks up your sleeve. When asked for the story, lead XYZer Alex Feder offered:
The initial inspiration for the video is supposed to be this. Replace them with four white stiff dudes and there ya have it!
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The inspiration for this video is supposed to be good song-writing, smooth dancing and a beautiful voice. Keep trying, guys.
how could you not like that? that was the most charming thing i’ve seen all week.
This song is amazing!
Awesome Videooooo! Love the last shot.
bones falling over and bringing the LOLZ. it is too perfect.
great concept–nice execution. good song.
your wit and charm are seriously refreshing… so much so, i don’t think i’ll have to shower for a week after watching that video. keep up the good work fellas!
i never would have expected to like something this earnestly un-cynical, but goddamn. well done and kudos to you.
who are we kidding here. the “original inspiration” is obviously Ok Go.
Where are the treadmills? Oh wait there aren’t any. What about some other odd technology to dance with? Oh ya. No where.
Erik you’re a moron. How is this a rip off of Ok Go? The choreographed video is not “owned” by OK Go.
This video is what it is: a choreographed performance of song. Unoriginal but still fun to watch.
this is fabulous and so adorable! its so fun and light hearted, and the song is great.
this video makes me smile! its such a great and refreshing idea. and those boys are HOT.
let’s not forget that before the treadmills, ok go had this treadmill-less choreographed dance video sensation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbdbVhBGETQ
the involvement of 4 geeky white dudes is another undeniable similarity.
Holy crap. This is awesome.
why aren’t these guys getting more press and attention?? they are awesome!
This is such an adorable video! They must have had so much fun making it. I agree with the last post, when are these hot boys going to be famous???