“Saturday” was released in 2015 on an album called All of Something by a band called Sports, who have since changed their name to Remember Sports. They’re a Philadelphia-based power pop band who started out playing house shows and releasing their music on Bandcamp. I love their peppy energy and uber-specific lyrics that range from the mundane to heart-on-the-sleeve emotion. I also like how many of their songs are short and simple musically (many of their songs are 2 minutes or less). “Saturday” clocks in at 1 minute 13 seconds.

 

How much is there to be said about a 73 second song? Well, the lyrics in the verses are diaristic and reflective. The chorus is the repeated “Saturday” mantra belted over and over. I love the little guitar licks that double the vocal melody throughout the song.

 

All of Something was the first album the band recorded in Philadelphia after they relocated there from Gambier, OH. They recorded it with producer Kyle Gilbride. They have since released more music including a fabulous EP in 2022 — I hope they put out some new music soon!