Dummy’s new album, Free Energy, is perfect for moving to, or moving around cities to. It hits the sweet spot between experimentation and melodic indie pop. The Los Angeles band, comprised of Emma Maatman, Alex Ewell, Nathan O’ Dell and Joe Trainor, feel very much of the zeitgeist, as well as timeless.
‘Nine Clean Nails’ has an irresistible krautrock motorik pulse, while ‘Dip In The Lake ‘ contains rippling piano patterns and the shimmer of pulsing electronics. Meanwhile, ‘Minus World’ is evocative of late eighties dream pop like Lush, My Bloody Valentine and Stereolab, pushing Maatman’s sweet, airy vocals front and centre.
It’s all rather lovely, a tangy combination of influences and textures. Looks like summer is hanging around a bit longer, after all. Here’s hoping.
Out via Trouble In Mind on September 6th.
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