This is pure growling-synth Angeleno DIY electronic dance music, with no words or guitars to get in the way (though the press release says they sample “Led Zeplin,” I heard no such thing by any name). It’s an exciting, four-on-the-floor sound that reminds me of why as a Ramones/Misfits/Black Flag fanatic teen in the early 90s, I couldn’t help but turn my ear to the sounds of Alpha Team and Acen and wonder if I needed a glow stick—I almost expect to hear a “drop the bass” or “y’all ready for this!” right before each drop-out/drop-in.

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