One of my favorite discoveries was the London band Man/Woman/Chainsaw. I saw them at SXSW, and it was awesome, and I grew to enjoy them more with every new release they put out. They don’t have a full album out (yet, hopefully), but each of their singles and their 2024 EP Easy Peasy are fantastic. Their sound is a little hard to define, as it draws on influences from all over, and their arrangements feel fresh and unique. It’s indie rock, but it’s not delivered in a straight-ahead way. “Adam & Steve” is a short track, and in about two and a half minutes, they fit a whole lot of goodness. They remind me a bit of Anathallo; they have that same indie rock-meets-band-camp vibe. I really hope I get the chance to see them again live; they put on such an engaging and fun set.
RIYL: English Teacher, MOULD, Anathallo
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