Anjulie’s Boom video
by Be warned. Canadian songstress Anjulie’s voice usually stays low-to-the-ground, but sometimes, without warning, it will rise up nasally, and girlishly, giving you attitude. It’s an unlikely sound that seduces you in a chemical way, like a pheromone. It’s adamant about making sure you dance, so that even if you’re standing in line at the grocery store, you’ll still be rotating your hips in the shape of a pentagon. Anjulie’s video for her song Boom takes place where all videos should: in a jungle, after-hours.
There are sounds coming from behind her, swishing and rolling around, like a stalker who happens to have good rhythm. The song seems constantly on the brink of an angry climactic sound. You expect the shattering noise of a stick on a cymbal, but instead you hear Anjulie wail, ‘Boom Shakalakalaka Boom Boom’. This be-bopping gibberish is, of course, describing Anjulie’s feelings for a boy she shouldn’t like — but really, has there ever been a pop song that’s not about falling in love with a bad news bear?
Anjulie has been picked as one of MTV’s Freshman 5, which means the network will be plugging her on all of its 900,000 stations, until her album debuts on August 4. I’ll keep you updated on whether or not this sours my taste for the lovely singer.
Tagged: Anjulie, Boom video, Canada, Canadian singers, MTV’s Freshman 5
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Sarah said | 10 July, 2009
I love this song too! Have you checked out her other songs? They are really good. And if you like her enough join her street team so you can get free stuff. She was even doing this thing where you could download the ep for free if you joined. I don’t know if it’s still going on though, but there’s still other free stuff!
Shailei said | 20 July, 2009
If you like Anjulie you should check out Anjulielive.com.au – On the site you can get your own VIP ticket to see Anjulie play a special digital concert especially for her Australian fans.
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Emma Stronach said | 30 June, 2009
I love this song so much, thanks for the new music
Also, her necklace….. *dies*