Muuy Biien is a scrappy punk-rock band from Athens, Georgia, but there is nothing slight about their scrappiness. D.Y.I., the band’s new album, may run under a half-hour, but it’s a set brimming with ideas and tensed-up ambition. The lean riffs of “Human Error” hone themselves into impossible sharp edges and angles, while the chorus explodes… Continue reading Muuy Biien at Pop Matters
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Casper & The Cookies at Pop Matters
Casper & the Cookies have been knocking out jittery indie-pop records for a while now, but Dingbats may be the band at its most cut free. The album explores a variety of pop structures and textures, yet the overall effect feels connected and, at its best, charming. The album kicks off with the crashing drums and ringing… Continue reading Casper & The Cookies at Pop Matters