One could say I’m only writing about Cheerleader in order to post this awesome still of Solange Knowles, delivering a breakthrough performance in the 2006 direct-to-DVD masterpiece Bring It On: All or Nothing. One might be correct about this, if it weren’t for the fact that I’ve been looping the band’s two tracks over and over again for the past few months.

Here’s how the story goes! The Hartford-based duo came to my attention back in July, thanks to my recently-deemed #InternetBroDude4Life Jonathan Kochis. Since then, they’ve provided the perfect soundtrack for my early-morning cubicle routine, calming my nerves and preparing me for the day ahead with the sweet aural sensations of “Dreamer” and “New Daze”.

Musically, Cheerleader has been described as “somewhere between new wave and chillwave”. Considering this doesn’t make the least bit of sense to me, I’m going to attempt to describe the band for you with a few key buzz words. Dreamlike! Surfing! Fun!

If that description didn’t win you over, please head over here for a visual representation of how “New Daze” makes me feel inside. It’s incredibly accurate.