The group came into being in 2003 when Bjarnson, who had already worked with Kaskade, met Williams and the three of them began recording as Late Night Alumni. In 2004, the Hed Kandi label made an offer to release a full-length Late Night Alumni album. “At that point,” Bjarnson says, “I knew the band was not ready. We were missing an element.” The missing element turned out to be John Hancock, a talented local producer with whom Bjarnson had been trying to “find an excuse” to work with for years. The band was complete and began mixing electronic and organic elements for a unique brand of chill that is easily distinguishable in today’s electronic music scene.
The band’s first single, “Empty Streets” received massive support in both the clubs and on the radio getting Top Ten Radio Play in the UK and US, and reaching #1 in Spain. “Empty Streets” has also been licensed to commercials including a spot for the Toyota IQ. Plus, more than a dozen of the world’s biggest dance compilations have licensed the track, and it remains the most popular and downloaded song on Tiesto’s In Search Of Sunrise compilation.
Late Night Alumni’s newest album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc. was recorded in various studios between Park City, Utah and San Francisco, California. The first two singles “You Can Be The One” and “Finally Found” feature remixes by top producers including Sultan & Ned Shepard, Max Vangelli and DJ Eco. A video for the single “Finally Found” is due for release later this month.
Late Night Alumni’s Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade) is also a world-renowned producer and DJ who has remixed such artists as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Seal. Kaskade: “Contrary to what some bloggers might think, Late Night Alumni is not just me. But don’t get me wrong… this is my band. But it’s also Becky, John and Finn’s band. Becky’s voice is the reason we do what we do. Her style and character make Late Night Alumni possible.”
Finally, four years later, Late Night Alumni is releasing its sophomore album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc., which picks up where Empty Streets left off. Signed to Ultra Records, Late Night Alumni is poised to get its music out to a larger audience and to reconnect with those who have already fallen in love with their ethereal brand of music.
latenightalumni.com
myspace.com/latenightalumni
ultrarecords.com
Spin
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's not Russian Roulette
I'm not gonna sit this one out
It's suicide you decide, be it left be it right
Maybe wrong
While you let it out of your sight
First it's left then it's right 'till it's gone
If you're a point on a line
The rolling figure is mine
And I'm still gonna roll round and round
How about a small wager
I know you need another player
I want you to know how it feels
I'm all for spinning that wheel
But who are you fooling
It's not Russian Roulette
Save the last one for me
It's suicide you decide, be it left be it right
Maybe wrong
While you let it outta your sight
First it's left then it's right till it's gone
The clock may never unwind
The day and night combined
I'm not gonna fall asleep this time
I've been brave
Tell me again to behave
You alter the laws of chance
With a touch of your hand
How about a small wager
I know you need another player
I want you to know how it feels
I'm all for spinning that wheel
But who are you fooling
It's not Russian Roulette
I'm not gonna sit this one out
Sit this one out
In "Spin," Late Night Alumni invites us to take a chance and spin the wheel of life. Despite the risks that come with it, the singer is all for the thrill of the gamble. They are not willing to sit out and watch life pass them by. The first verse begins by questioning who we are fooling. The metaphorical game of chance is not a deadly game like Russian Roulette; it's just life. The singer is eagerly volunteering to take part in the game, no matter the outcome, whether it goes left, right, or entirely wrong.
The chorus repeats the idea that life is not Russian Roulette as the singer argues for a chance to spin and take a risk. The second verse discusses the movement of time, and how the singer is determined not to miss a moment of it. They will not fall asleep and miss a chance to live. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, the singer wants to join the game, risking everything to experience life.
The bridge contains a request for a small wager or a bet. The singer wants to play a role in the game and "know how it feels." Despite the risks, they are all for the thrill of the game and spinning the wheel.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you fooling
Are you trying to deceive someone?
It's not Russian Roulette
This is not a game of chance with a lethal result.
I'm not gonna sit this one out
I'm not going to let this pass me by.
It's suicide you decide, be it left be it right Maybe wrong While you let it out of your sight First it's left then it's right 'till it's gone
It's up to you to take the risk, whether it's the right or wrong choice. But once you do, it's a one-way trip that goes quickly.
If you're a point on a line The rolling figure is mine And I'm still gonna roll round and round
You're just a point on a graph, but I'm the one moving around and taking risks.
How about a small wager I know you need another player I want you to know how it feels I'm all for spinning that wheel
Let's make a bet, I'm interested in experiencing this game and I can help you out with another player.
Save the last one for me
Hold onto that final chance, wait for me before making a decision.
The clock may never unwind The day and night combined I'm not gonna fall asleep this time
Time may never stop, but I won't let it lull me into inaction.
I've been brave Tell me again to behave You alter the laws of chance With a touch of your hand
Don't call me reckless, I'm willing to take this risk. You have the power to change the outcome of this game by your influence.
Sit this one out
Don't miss out on this opportunity, take part in the game.
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FlyMeUpSoHigh
Beautiful sound.
@Catskywatcher113005
I was listening to this with the sounds of heavy rain and thunder. I love it.
@mehlahneh
im addicted to this song!
@aestheticpardox9
listening to this gives you the same feeling as extasy.
@anhbui1618
so haunting.
@wilcristine8394
<3
@sjdhsmfbsdhmfbsdhmfbsd6290
''Who ya...foolin'? ''
@mohammedsalifu3705
Dis music make feel lost wen I don't anyone close to me in bed
@christyvl2548
Why does this remind me of minecraft? X)
@elizabethmorris1484
I don't know what to say