I learned about her a while back when 96.1 played the Skrillex song "Bangarang", in which she is featured. Poking around on Youtube turned up her 2011 single "Double Yellow Lines". Since she's unsigned, her discography is not entirely clear: I think this song was supposed to appear on an EP called "Trick'd", but I can't determine if that was ever released. You can learn more about her in various interviews: LAWeekly; Her Campus; Mousertime; Vlaze.
In the "Double Yellow Lines" video, Sirah is clearly channelling Annabella as the mohawked coquette, albeit updated by 30 years. Although it is probably a coincidence, the video also features a "Luncheon on the Grass", like BWW's "See Jungle..." LP. However, instead of the "Endless Summer" beach setting of the "I Want Candy" video, DYL is set in a safe, suburban environment: how many music videos do you know that feature a bunch of kids riding around in a minivan, filling up on gas, and eating at a diner? Danette also noted the "Chatty Cathy" reference in the lyrics -- not standard fare for Gen Yer.
Regardless, the whole thing works surprisingly well. A youthful, light-hearted video that captures the spirit of the song, well-produced and successfully straddling a number of genres; I'm surprised this song hasn't launched a career for her (yet). I'm not really her target demographic; I have more in common with the boring, old-enough-to-be-her-dad guy that appears at 1:14 in video (left), but the video is so fun that it makes me feel like the just-happy-to-be-here entourage guy that appears at 3:20 (right).
Sirah - "Double Yellow Lines"
Since this is neither a cover, forgotten song, nor a review of a complete release, I've started a new series, "spotlight", for songs that deserve attention but don't fit in the previously defined categories.
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