EVNTYD pulled us in with the infectious melodic brilliance of their new single Suffer Me. Shoegaze with a dream pop heart, EVNTYD embraces gritty tones while offering contrast in the vein of a catchy calming vocal part.
The riff progressions bring subtle surprise within a familiar construct, resolving with clever alteration. The energetic punch from the drum part adds some assertive punk inspired angst. Stylistically EVNTYD injects refreshing energy into a vibe familiar to DIIV, Beach Fossils, Slow Pulp, and Day Wave.
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Close Drive make a convincing case with their new album Old Daze. Wading between realms of alt folk, indie rock, and power pop; Old Daze blends their influences excitingly. The opening Yesterday scans the realms of Kings of Leon and The Strokes, while the subsequent title track and For Now Pt 2 offer a more introspective indie folk reverence. Both solid introductions, it’s the dreamy post punk pop of Bed Head that stands out as the single. A catchy upbeat interruption, Bed Head lands cinematic, adding an element known to Dayglow or even Spoon to their stylistic blend.
Altogether a solid eclectic release, Old Daze showcases several shades from their stylistic palette. Their songs are blessed with an instinctually catchy nature, offering some radio potential to match their indie darling appeal.
Close Drive are featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
Enter the bizarre in the video for Don’t Make Me Feel, the new single from kibby. The song itself is inventive and clever, with the scorned attitude heard in the vocal performance. Presented with some lofi sheen it admonishes its commercial potential. But make no mistake, kibby is guaranteed to rip your face off in concert.
You can hear that tempered explosiveness in the songs closing moments. It’s amplified by the dancers inspired outburst. The video recalls a classic art film, while the song bridges the auras of T Rex and Car Seat Headrest. We can dig it.
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Do You Want Me To Come In Your Feed? The title to the new single from A Door is elusively suggestive. Visceral scorn clashes with an influence of Post Punk on this brutal gem. As much a tirade as it is a song, the torture never relents. The band amplifies the violence with the unconventional rhythmic interruption heard in the effective bridge sections. For us they bridge the gap between Idles and proper B-Side Nirvana.
A Door are featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
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