We've been huge fans of Justin Roberts's music since he led a chorus of dancing kiddies in the pre-school equivalent of an indie mosh pit at the Riverside Arts Market last year. It was the most exuberant fun we had at RAM all year--and that's saying something!
Today marks the release of Roberts's newest album, Jungle Gym, and we just have to give the man some props (although we had to get in line behind the New York Times). From this charming music video for Obsessed by Trucks to the unbelievably catchy Pop Fly, Roberts's music is warm, often wry, always imaginative and consistently smart. He's the sonic equivalent of A.A. Milne (wish we could claim credit for the catchy phrase, but that goes to NPR's All Things Considered, which gave Jungle Gym a rave review today). If Riverside's alt-indie pre-teens had a troubadour, it would be Justin Roberts. Check him out.
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