It seems appropriate for a glockenspiel player to have a project with heavy tropical influences, although the origins of the instrument – as betrayed by its name – are from what is arguably one of the least tropical places: Germany. Tropic of Pisces is the new project from the guitarist/glockenspieler of Oberhofer, Mathew Scheiner. In his band’s lighthearted melodies you’ll find an affinity with Vampire Weekend, although Mathew’s melodies have a jazzier feel to them. Charming single "Symmetry" (streaming), from the omonymous EP out on 02.25, is a playful carribean-pop ditty with a synchopated chorus that might make you feel tipsy. See them live when they play Baby’s All Right on 02.13 with other northworthy Brooklyn bands Fort Lean and Sacco.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!