The brain-child of Ryder Bach, Body Parts is intelligent, evocative indie rock that blends pop, a little R&B, and mind-bending harmonies. They’ve released a new single, “Rest While You Sleep,” on New Professor, that is teasing at a possible full-length release expected later this year. This song, much like their previous releases, leaves more and more to be discovered with every subsequent listen. It’s thoughtful and complicated, without being heavy-handed and self-righteous. There’s just enough playfulness in the arrangement and performance to invite you into their quirky world, rather than keeping you at arms length as they dazzle you with their arty, avant abilities. Somehow they manage to embrace their obvious influences (Talking Heads, Dirty Projectors) without offending. It’s a delicate dance, but they pull it off in spades. You can see them live April 8 at Bardot for “It’s A School Night.” – Jacqueline Caruso
