MOLD! is a Miami based band (originally hailing from Peru) bringing what is possibly the closest thing to a personal anthem/mantra (anthrem?) of me before 10am as you can get. Ironically going against what is promised, this song does in fact WAKE YOU UP! Smartly-layered guitars guide us headfirst into this maelstrom, backed by a strong undercurrent of battling bass and drums (they end things in an amicable draw) and a ruthlessly catchy vocal line. Strong nods to Yo La Tengo exist throughout this track as well as some of MOLD!’s deeper cuts; fans of PUP, Deerhunter, or Stephen Malkmus with stronger emotion would also feel welcome into MOLD!’s moldy, er, warm(?) embrace.
“Don’t Wake Me Up” will certainly keep you engaged and looking for more as their understanding of how to blend sound is a must for any indie-punk apostle. MOLD! could easily teach a doctoral level course with their mastery. Be sure to check them out on Soundcloud, Apple Music, and Spotify, plus, don’t forget to let us know what you think over on our non-checkmarked Twitter page!
If you message them over on Facebook or Instagram they’ll even possibly send you a link to their music video for “Don’t Wake Me Up.”