Up and Coming Indie Artists to Check Out
Smörgåsbord: Up and coming indie artists to check out graphics by Jennifer “An Obelisk” by Titus AndronicusBack in 2010, Glen Rock, New Jersey punk band Titus Andronicus made a name for itself with the release of “The Monitor,” an over-an-hour-long record with various references to the Civil War. Over the nine years since then, the band has had trouble matching the power that that album held. However, with this new album, instead of writing rock operas, the band opts for shorter, more to-the-point punk songs. As proven by the punchy lead-up track “(I Blame) Society,” this move has paid off. The song’s chorus is a political chant that melts its way into the brain. Lead singer Patrick Stickles’ voice cuts through like a knife with its powerful rasp. The track wields all the force the group had with their longer tunes, but condenses it and gets to the sweet stuff. “An Obelisk” might be the Titus Andronicus record many fans hoped to see. “Keepsake” by Hatchie “Keepsake,” the latest record from Australian singer- songwriter Hatchie, continues down a distinct stylistic path. Last year, Hatchie released her debut EP “Sugar & Spice” to favorable acclaim. Its sound centered around the genre of dream pop, a sound similar to 1980s alternative and synthpop bands like Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine, but loaded with modern sounds and production. Like Hatchie’s previous work, “Keepsake” combines perfectly tuned pop songs with landscapes of dreamy instrumentation. Tracks like “Without A Blush” perfectly capture this, with catchy hooks all around the tune.
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