It seems that wonky pop, which emerged in the mid-noughties, is alive and thriving after all. Atlanta band Mamalarkey deal in this often underrated genre. It’s all of the unexpected sonic U -turns that make this new album such a delight.
From the euphoric folk bounce of ‘#1 Best Of All Time’ to the sunny, seventies inspired ‘Take Me’, or the pretty dream pop in ‘Here’s Everything ‘, inventive instrumentation, glitches and quirks are everywhere, but never at the expense of the songwriting.
Above all, Livvy Bennett’s lovely, wide-eyed vocals are a pure joy. With this often glorious album, they deserve to stand alongside stellar artists like Pom Poko, Caroline Polachek and Deerhoof. It’s anyone’s guess where they’ll go next.
Out now via Epitaph.
Hit The North 
this is fun music, great bass line
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It is, and yeah the bass reminds me of Tina Weymouth… All to the good🐱
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