Intro to Cinema: YouTube & Young Manhood

-In a recent interview with The Quietus, Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. laid out the ethic behind his band's inimitable style, saying simply: "Live like you're on stage." While the hard-drinking, model-dating Strokes have perfected this approach over the years, the so-called "redneck Strokes" seem to share the same mentality.
-Kings of Leon have seen more than their fair share of hype in the years since the release of their debut, Youth & Young Manhood. Like Hammond's crew, the Southern family outfit has been defined by equal parts booze and swagger. In anticipation of the September 23rd release of their third LP, Only By The Night, that band has been posting daily videos to their YouTube channel. Kings of Leon have consistently been defined by their Southern roots, and they certainly play the part: in addition to copious studio footage, the YouTube videos feature the band singing hymns with their mom and tailgating before a college football game.
-Kings' Because of the Times was easily my favorite record of last year, so I'm eagerly anticipating their newest effort. Stay tuned for a full review in the coming weeks.