The Pity Party – H.O.T.S.
It occurred to me recently that most US bands that I listen to come from somewhere on the eastern side of the country. This is by no means set in stone, but it seems that the further west one goes, the less bands I tend to enjoy. There may be a good reason for this, but I’m sure it’s largely coincidence. However, in an attempt to balance things somewhat, I present The Pity Party for your listening enjoyment. They come from LA, a city that seems to have too few good bands given it’s size. Says the guy observing from thousands of miles away.
The first thing that struck me about H.O.T.S. is how much the vocals resemble Life Without Buildings. The female vocals on the track are all over the place, occasionally bordering on the unhinged, which while not to everyone’s liking, is welcomed by myself. Behind all this is a not insubstantial beat that drives the entire song forward at a good pace. It’s all rather dark and reflective, but it’s a nice change of tact from all of the indie pop that I usually end up posting.
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