Built By Snow
"Mega" CDEP
self-released
Genre: synth-pop, power pop
Michigan, USA
May 8, 2009 |
Texas's very own Built By Snow
play smart, nerdy electro power-pop in the vein of Ozma but
perhaps more synth-obsessed. Basically, far from what I normally
imagine coming out of Austin, Texas. But that's neither here nor
there, as this young foursome, led by principal songwriter JP
Pfertner, knows how to put together a mean pop song. Witness
yourself humming along to the deft woo-oo-oos of “Something in 3D."
Not every song attacks with equal force (yes, there are a few sinkers
- of which “Science of Love”
comes to mind), but there's enough to rally around here. They
may not be the hippest kids on the block, but Built By Snow has
a knack for well-placed pop hooks and sticky choruses, and Mega
is a brief but satisfying romp as a result.
Built By Snow
will be playing on June 18 at
The Boat as part of Toronto's
2009 North by Northeast festival.
built by
snow's myspace
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"drag away" video
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 9 tracks, distributed by
the
label,
released 2009] |