Rooney - I'm Shakin'

What this video is

Released in 2003 on Geffen/Interscope Records, 'I'm Shakin'' emerged from the Los Angeles power pop scene that was experiencing a mainstream revival driven by post-Weezer alternative rock. Rooney, led by Robert Schwartzman (Robert Carmine) — a member of the extended Coppola/Schwartzman Hollywood dynasty — blended British Invasion, 1980s pop, and punk influences into a retro-but-contemporary sound. The band's…

Why it matters

A key track in the early-2000s power pop revival, 'I'm Shakin'' showcases Rooney's signature blend of retro melodicism with contemporary alternative rock anxiety. The song's difficult studio gestation — requiring Jimmy Iovine's personal intervention and a three-week Village Studios session —…