2024 – Nutmeg Party
Release Date: December
12, 2024
By Phillip Smith; Jan. 18, 2025
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Self-defined on their Bandcamp
page as “a
homegrown genre-fluid group of spry saplings that have quite the fascination
for all things related to musical endeavors”, Nutmeg Party surely fits
that description and more. Their music definitely transcends the cookie-cutter
genres most bands try to align with. I find their debut six-track EP Nutmeg
to be clever and charismatic. This Pittsburgh-based band was formed in 2023
by Andy Lewis (lead vocals/keys/ukulele), Dylan Takach (guitar), Evan
Spurlock (bass/vocals), and Hayden Hanna (drums/percussion/vocals).
Behind the piano in Ben Folds-fashion, Lewis’ vocals seem to float in mid-air on the opening track “Pictures”. This cosmic psych-pop song is wonderfully brilliant. I love the infectious melody of “Gin & Tonic”. The song invokes a mental time-travel of sorts, as it progresses from an early era roots-music beginning to a fuzz-fueled Seventies rock ending. With a flowing groove and vocals reminiscent of Paul McCartney, “Neptune” instantly transports me to one of my favorite places in the world, the middle of a lawn-section full of hippies jamming out to favorite bands such as Phish and Disco Biscuits. It’s a gorgeous song which digs deep into the soul.
I absolutely love Nutmeg Party’s Nutmeg. It really is a captivating listen.
For more information about Nutmeg Party, visit their Bandcamp page.
