That Nonsense Sound

Micachu and the Shapes “Golden Phone”

The lyrics to “Golden Phone” are like an explanation for all of Micachu’s music: She’s fascinated by every bit of sound around her, but it’s somehow so elusive and overwhelming. The world turns, her body moves, and love comes and goes but she’s just trying to capture and make sense of “that nonsense sound.” This epiphany comes in her most relaxed and streamlined composition, which shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. It’s still restless, though. Eyes closed, ears open.

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Experimental Dental School “Basement Fever”

Experimental Dental School strike an interesting, appealing balance between backwoods rock and arty European grooviness, as if to imagine a synthesis of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Can. I’m more attracted to the Kraut-ish elements here, but the shift from eeriness to crunchiness in this song is good for an easy thrill.

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