1/2/3/4 — #293 — New Town Dream

One of the great post-punk releases of 2024 comes from SF Bay area band Neutrals. There’s something VERY good in the water of that city with so many fantastic bands emerging and Slumberland yet again shows why it’s continuing to be one of the great labels. The trio channel a wide range of ’70s and ’80s DIY indiepop with terse angularity, but not skimping on melody or intimate storytelling. File under “scrappy Jam-meets-Television Personalties” and that’s totally fine by me. Great listening.

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