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“800m” is the latest track from Baltimore-based Lean Tee, and it’s the perfect thinking persons understated banger of the week. With the press kit they sent us, they (or their record label) called them “up-and-coming” but I honestly don’t think that’s a fair assessment Outdoor Cat records… Lean Tee is already here. This is a superior, fleshy guitar driven song that is absolutely perfect in its simplicity – the guitar refrain is somehow the catchiest thing I’ve heard all week. This isn’t all guitar though, plenty of synth makes its way into the mix and just… sounds perfect the whole way through? This is definitely a band to look for with a strong back catalogue that you’ll find plenty of enjoyment in, especially for fans of Sunny Day Real Estate, Duster, or Pinback. Be sure to check out our previous writeup of “bad dream/lethargy” here. You can hear “800m” on[...]

Baltimore based Lean Tee‘s new single, “bad dream/lethargy,” is not only spot on with describing my morning, but also managed to help freshen my day with their unique brand of “emo-eclectic.” The intro guitar riff is simple yet perfect and could easily find work with a supporting role on the next Wes Anderson film. The shoegaziness of the track slides over a bit for a fun drum beat that sounds lifted from a 90’s hip hop track, which was what really sealed the deal for me. You’ll find yourself boppin’ along in no time and, like many morose sounding songs, find yourself a bit better off after a listen. Fans of Alex G or Pinegrove would find a lot to enjoy here, with a new layer unlocked on each listen. You can hear “bad dream/lethargy” down below from YouTube or over on Apple Music and Spotify. If you enjoyed it[...]