We’re digging the synth-tinged post-punk of LA act Cold Violets. “Set Me Up” exists somewhere between cold 80s post-punk and the sentiment of 50s American folk music, using the energy of the current indie-rock crowd to really propel it forward. Squiggly synths and electronic drums help bolster this one – our favorite part is the left-field manic drum fill that occurs mid song. Check it out below and give them a follow via IG.
At the intersection between cold and calculated 1980s-era post-punk and present-day indie rock, you’ll find Cold Violets. The LA act has evolved from a singer-songwriter folk project to the lush band effort you hear today. Stylistically, Cold Violets are now specializing in synth-heavy songs – think New Order, The Rapture, or Bombay Bicycle Club. “Here” is available for streaming via Soundcloud. Check it out below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/269531617″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]