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Do you get excited about the possibility of a clever new spin on the two guitar indie rock attack style of the aughts? If you’re reading a blog on Up and Comers, chances are you very well might be. If so, you’re in luck: The Buddyrevelles new single Oh, No is your ticket back to the iPod days of 2006 when two finely-layered guitars set on top of a crisp beat ruled the day, synthesizers were still not quite a centerpiece of the rock world, and AI was still decades away.

An expertly crafted homage to the glorious indie rock days of, say, 2000-2008, Oh, No brings to mind some of the best of those days. Right from the top, the band has us thinking about Modest Mouse with some of the backing vocal techniques. As the song advances, there is a noticeably more Strokes-esque feel to the harmonizing guitars and somber vocals. And as the chorus hits, it starts to feel a bit more like Weezer (or dare I say Jimmy Eat World) with a more open style of play and free-wheeling arpeggios. I would rattle off more possible influences here, but I don’t want you to think that this is entirely derivative of someone else’s music. In fact, The Buddyrevelles are refreshingly original in their approach. A distorted bass cutting through the mix at high-impact moments feels at times like a third guitar, clever multi-part vocal harmonies keep us on our toes, and super precise drumming walks a fine line between punk and indie. The music is tastefully crafted and as well-executed as it comes in the world of popular music.

Analysis and comparisons aside, The Buddyrevelles just downright know how to concoct a juicy bite of ear candy. Throughout their catalogue, they are sharp, clever, and melodic – all the things that we indie rock suckers crave in our endless search for musical satisfaction. Are you sold yet on giving these guys a spin or do we need to go further?

Stream Oh, No here and follow The Buddyrevelles to stay up to date on their latest. 
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