Guardian Review: Punchbag's New EP and Week's Best Tracks
The Guardian's music column highlights South London sibling duo Punchbag, featuring Clara and Anders Bach, and their latest EP, I Am Obsessed. The review describes their sound as sweaty, unvarnished electropop that evolves from the frantic energy of their debut into darker, atmospheric balladry while retaining a glorious racket. The article compares their style to the wonky pop of the late 2000s and artists like Charli xcx and Klaxons. Key tracks discussed include the ironic ballad Playing God and the nu-rave adjacent I Love This!. Additionally, the column curates the week's best new music, featuring releases from Tara Clerkin Trio, Babyfather, Thistle., Katseye, Massive Attack with Tom Waits, Disgusting Sisters, and PPP. The piece serves as both a critical analysis of Punchbag's musical evolution and a broader recommendation list for contemporary indie and electronic music fans, noting Punchbag's upcoming UK tour starting in April.
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Guardian Review: Punchbag's New EP and Week's Best Tracks
The Guardian's music column highlights South London sibling duo Punchbag, featuring Clara and Anders Bach, and their latest EP, I Am Obsessed. The review describes their sound as sweaty, unvarnished electropop that evolves from the frantic energy of their debut into darker, atmospheric balladry while retaining a glorious racket. The article compares their style to the wonky pop of the late 2000s and artists like Charli xcx and Klaxons. Key tracks discussed include the ironic ballad Playing God and the nu-rave adjacent I Love This!. Additionally, the column curates the week's best new music, featuring releases from Tara Clerkin Trio, Babyfather, Thistle., Katseye, Massive Attack with Tom Waits, Disgusting Sisters, and PPP. The piece serves as both a critical analysis of Punchbag's musical evolution and a broader recommendation list for contemporary indie and electronic music fans, noting Punchbag's upcoming UK tour starting in April.
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