Small Reactions New Age Soul

Small Reactions play situational pop songs. Relying on the minimal instrumentation of guitar, bass, vintage organs, and drums, the quartet is equal parts post\-punk, new wave, and surf. The band themselves prefer the term nerve pop to describe their music. The phrase comprises the frenetic energy of the late 70s new wavers and Bob Dylan\x27s shaky foot circa 1965. Sonically, they resemble Chairs Missing\-period Wire and early Stereolab. Lyrically, they reside somewhere in the new domestic school. New Age Soul, the quartet\x27s forthcoming album on SofaBurn Records, takes Small Reactions into uncharted waters, bringing out their finest moments yet. While the band\x27s initial M.O. was to subvert indie pop through a state of blissful repetition, they now paint with a more vibrant palette \-\- an adventurous approach full of tightly\-strung melodies and a steadfast foundation that\x27s led to support with Portugal The Man, Mac DeMarco, DIIV, and Titus Andronicus. For the first time, Small Reactions\x27 songs breathe, they ride for a second longer, unencumbered as they move towards the light. Through a newfound clarity, the band\x27s instrumental interplay has been pushed to the top with brighter hues, thicker textures, and modern shapes. It\x27s easier to tell when lines dive behind corners and return to an altered state. The surprise left turns are still there \-\- now all you have to do is keep up. ....hypnotic, repetitive, and entirely catchy. \- HUFFINGTON POST ....a fist of pent\-up nervous energy. \- GOLDFLAKEPAINT ....steaming\-hot post\-punk. \- TINY MIX TAPES