This one slipped by my radar when it first came out, but Bandcamp’s search likes to make up its own rules sometimes. Occasionally, that causes a gem to surface, such as Father Tribe’s self-titled EP. All the hallmarks of summertime listening are there—the ‘verb, the lilting vocal sustains, the laid back tempo. Of course, these things can get a little one-dimensional. Fortunately it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows; it’s got that modern beach pop shimmer for sure, but it’s balanced out with the sense of urgency of 1980s synthpop. Give it a spin if you’re so inclined. We’d recommend it. –Austin Phy
