Sher’s vocal delivery may also be the secret to his success. With quirky and emotional lyrics, you’d expect some snark, but all you will find is deep sincerity. The situations and anxieties Big Car tails through these moody dance songs are real and relatable.
Bees Are Thieves Too is Treadles' transition into a full-band, taking elements of DIY indie rock while stepping out of those fundamental blocks. It’s a telling example of subtle innovation and based on this work, the band will continue to grow brilliantly.
Musically, Dubmness drifts through many tempos and genres, flirting with field recordings, glam rock, sadboi solitude, Ben Folds piano rock, and more. It’s hard to pin down but thankfully that isn’t distracting.
Fans of Tullgren’s earlier work are likely to find plenty to enjoy, as this one is a solid step forward. In the familiar landscape of indie rock, Tullgren proves herself different and expansive, and she only has room to grow.
Sandoval has spent 20 years crafting a particular sound that her acolytes happily wear on their sleeves. She may never stray from it again, and those expecting something as poppy as her major hit “Fade Into You” will be disappointed, but this EP is another notch on a brilliant legacy.
