Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!

This is the sound of high-strung creativity. Built around the thin, charmingly cheap tones of a Casio keyboard and propelled by surprisingly aggressive double-bass drumming, the music feels like it is vibrating at a different frequency than standard indie rock. It is catchy but restless, constantly shifting gears through odd structures that never quite land where you expect them to.

What truly sets them apart is the vocal work. The three-part harmonies are tight and prominent, lending a communal, almost choir-like feel to songs that are otherwise jagged and minimalist. It is a strange marriage of mid-2000s Brooklyn art-punk and classic pop sensibilities, resulting in something that feels both fragile and incredibly sturdy.

Start with their self-titled full-length album. It perfectly captures that specific era of Polyvinyl Records where the line between 'experimental' and 'infectious' was delightfully blurred. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments when you have too much caffeine and not enough to do.