Sound: Shimmering wall of guitar/keyboard noise; fuzzy-but-crisp, guitar tones; pounding beats; vocals that can either harmoniously float above or coarsely pierce through the din.
Playlist Partners: Smashing Pumpkins, Autolux, Sonic Youth, Sunny Day Real Estate
Heavy Rotation tracks: none
Medium Rotation tracks: “Future Foe Scenarios“; “Well Thought Out Twinkles“; “Melatonin“
Recommended: If you’re looking for a band whose hypnotic, distortion-drenched rock subtly reveals itself through lengthy, slow-burning songs.
Grade: B