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Live Review: WATCH: Deap Vally 'Gonna Make My Own Money'

9 August 2012 | 9:00 am | Hannah Galvin

LA two-peice Deap Vally are rockers in the same vein as the Rolling Stones and Black Keys. Here's their video for 'Gonna Make My Own Money'

After Julie Edwards (drummer) taught Lindsey Troy (vocalist/guitarist) how to crochet, the two developed a strong friendship and established DEAP VALLY - a band consisting only of the pair playing true blues and rock and roll with as much grit, energy and ruthlessness as possible.

The LA valley girls take inspiration from heroes such as Led Zeppelin, White Stripes, The Rolling Stones and The Black Keys. This is definitely evident after hearing their debut single, 'Gonna Make My Own Money.' The track plays on the femininity the outfit purvey as they have previously stated that they'd rather not have a man to “look after them” as they are independent women wanting to do their own thing, make their own money and build their own careers.

This carefree attitude is clearly communicated in the clip (directed by Pablo Balderas).

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It consists only of the girls looking effortlessly cool doing whatever the fuck they want. They eat pizza, drink beer by the pool, go swimming, drive a rad car, push each other around in shopping trolleys, sport cool clothes and hair, and most importantly, are seen jamming out in what appears to be a garage.

Tie all this together with Troy's powerfully killer vocals, crispy clean guitar riffs and ' loud chaotic drumming and you have yourself a very cool dynamic of two girls who just want to play rock and roll.

After supporting the likes of St. Vincent and playing a decent amount of festivals, the duo have announced a UK headlining tour in September. Hopefully due to the band's sudden emergence they'll cross the seas and visit us over here in Australia!

'Gonna Make My Own Money' is available as a 7” via Rough Trade Records, as well as a digital download on iTunes.

Words by Hannah Galvin