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The Blow (Giant Robot #44)
The glitchy, finger-popping electro by the duo of Jona Bechtolt and Khaela Maricich ranges from Euro disco ("Bonjour, Jeune Fille") to Super Mario Land ("Parentheses"). While there's a lo-fi vibe to the tones, beats and hand claps, the execution and production are anything but cheap. The sounds are arranged expertly, and Maricich's vocals are as versatile as shit. On one song, she's a sassy pop diva. The next, a betrayed torch singer. Like their namesake, they can be as light as a breath or heavy like a punch. This is not a half-ass laptop project but a fully realized concept. [K Records] mw
