Originally from Oklahoma, Aqueduct is the musical brainchild of David Terry; this debut LP recording consists merely of him and the instruments/computers in his bedroom. The live band has received high praise and shared the stage with several influential artists, including fellow Oklahomans the Flaming Lips as well as Modest Mouse, The Shins, and members of Death Cab for Cutie.
“Hardcore Days and Softcore Nights” satirically depicts the secretive stance of a tough-guy. After a steady keys intro and some heavy drums, Terry sings, “Don’t ever ask me where I go / Last man who asked me had to go,” and later threatens to “pull this heat [he’s] packing.” The music of Aqueduct has been described as smart, wry, bedroom pop, built from an arsenal of keyboards, pianos, drum machines and a great sense of humor.
Oh, and Conan had them on his show last month.