UUVVWWZ sounds like a conversation between four people who are all finishing each other's sentences in unexpected ways. The music is anchored by Teal Gardner's remarkable voice, which can pivot from a hushed, breathy intimacy to a commanding, theatrical wail in a single measure. Around her, the band constructs a skeletal but muscular framework of interlocking guitar lines and jittery, jazz-inflected percussion.
What makes them truly distinctive is their relationship with tension. Unlike many indie rock bands that rely on a standard verse-chorus release, UUVVWWZ operates on a logic of constant motion and sudden redirection. The guitars often sound brittle and sharp, cutting through the mix with a bluesy grit that feels both ancient and avant-garde, creating a sound that fans have aptly dubbed 'Power-Jazz.'
Start with their self-titled debut for a raw introduction to their kinetic energy, or move to 'The Trusted Language' to hear their songwriting become more atmospheric and expansive without losing its essential, thorny edge.
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