Edition #142
This week, we recommend the new songs by Moictani, A=f/m, Obliecht, Lizki, and Moletrap.
Is rock music making a sneaky comeback? One could think so with the exciting new tracks by Moictani, Moletrap, and even Lizki. They shamelessly draw from all around and make it their own. Here are my latest picks for the Weekly5.
❶ Moictani – Pan Con Tomate
Hailing from Switzerland’s West, Moictani mixes French and Spanish vocals, underlined with a slightly psychedelic krautrock—playful and with a charming DIY feel. With its punkish edge, Pan Con Tomate sounds like the soundtrack for a thrilling aftermovie of a party that got out of hand.
❷ A=f/m – Side By Side
Music for thoughtful dancers. Side By Side by the duo A=f/m cracks with a poignant beat and floats with a spherical melody and dreamy vocals. Juxtaposed, these elements make for a captivating electro-pop which doesn’t shy away from a particular melancholic note.
❸ Obliecht – Small Enough
How do you push the boundaries of indie-pop? Obliecht have the answer: add a dulcimer, which is considered a traditional Swiss instrumental, and give the arrangements an almost rave-like notion. Small Enough brings together the folky vocals and songwriting and their danceable sound perfectly.
❹ Lizki – Back Out Alive
With her 2021 debut album, classically trained singer Lizki combined her stunning vocals with avant-garde electro. But Back Out Alive follows an indie-rock direction. While the opera reminiscence is gone, it was simply replaced by a truckload of coolness.
❺ Moletrap – Taffy (Flags of Aber Prom)
Welsh band Moletrap delivers your daily dose of no-bullshit rock, drawing from punk and garage. Taffy (Flags of Aber Prom) takes up speed and highlights the electrifying euphoria of a shredding e-guitar, but also a catchy melody. And, oh boy, the Spanish crescendo in the end!
