Los Angeles based indie pop duo Child Seat, consisting of Madeleine Matthews and Josiah Mazzaschi, recently debuted their new single “The Punchline.” Don’t let Matthews’ clownish appearance lull you into a false sense of humor, behind the synths and wispy vocals is a reflective song about comparing where you are versus where you thought you would be in life. The twee music video, evoking some Wes Anderson vibes, was my preferred method of listening as it takes away some of the bitter draught of the subject matter that really connected with me on a personal level (seriously, clowns and sepia tones make everything better).
From the jangly guitar and superb pipes of Madeleine Matthews to the non-stop synth storm, fans of Beach House, Alvvays, or MGMT would find a lot to enjoy here. Be sure to check out “The Punchline” over on Spotify or the aforementioned music video on Youtube.
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