ALASKALASKA sounds like a conversation between a vintage synthesizer and a jazz-trained saxophone in a South London basement. The music is anchored by Lucinda Duarte-Holman’s breathy, often deadpan vocals, which float over grooves that feel both organic and meticulously programmed. There is a specific liquid quality to their sound, where instruments seem to melt into one another before snapping back into tight, syncopated rhythms.
What truly sets them apart is their refusal to settle into a single lane. They possess the intellectual curiosity of art-rock legends like Talking Heads but deliver it with a modern, electronic sheen. The rhythm section is particularly distinctive, favoring rubbery, melodic basslines that provide a danceable foundation for more experimental, whimsical sound effects and sudden shifts in texture.
Start with their debut album, The Dots. It perfectly encapsulates their ability to turn existential anxiety into something you can sway to. Tracks like 'Me My Girl' and 'Bees' showcase their knack for catchy hooks that are just slightly 'off,' making them rewarding for listeners who want pop music with a higher-than-average IQ.
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