What we want to see in an emerging band (and rarey notice) is constant improvement. And if somebody thinks constant improvement shouldn’t be something that hard to achieve (don’t we all constantly improve, after alll, at least for a while, if we keep at it?) well, that somebody is dead wrong. Yes, because making music (and art in general) means embracing a lifestyle of up and downs that often leaves the artist devoid of inspiration and creative energy: this happens because these days the products of creativity are nearly impossible to sell, and that’s utterly depressing. Therefore to keep improving, as an artist, you’ve gotta be strong inside, have a separate job, keep a your art, believe in the dream when all evedence seems to point to doubt.
That’s why Pop & Obachan deserve huge praise: after releasing a great EP in 2015 (which was named NYC record of the month by this very blog), they recently dropped two beautifl new singles accompanied by self produced videos (we are streaming ‘I Bet High" below, you can check out ‘Bad Way’ here) that show further progress, without losing any of their charmingly fresh and honest pop sound, which draws influence from Fleetwood Mac, Broadcast, Harry Nilsson and Camera Obscura. On October 7 they’ll release their debut album Misc. Excellence, and celebrate at Our Wicked Lady with a live show on October 13. If you dig this song, go out to support them – that’s what keeps the creative vibe going!
