Two hearts and no brain

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NEW ZEALANDER KANE STRANG, NEW SIGNING OF DEAD OCEANS, IS BACK WITH AN INNOVATIVE LO-FI POP ALBUMRecorded in his hometown of Dunedin at the famous Chick hotel, which legend says is haunted, Kane teamed up with producer Stephen Marr of the trip hop band Duprah for the tracks Two Hearts and No Brain. The result of this collaboration is a sharp blend of intelligent alt-rock bearing the signatures of a carefully executed grunge/alt-rock style and meticulous precision across the 11 tracks. Marr's influence brings a pure, retrofuturistic sheen that complements Strang's perfectionist recording style, frenetic melodies, and neurotic prose. Using a subject matter that is often heavily exploited (breakups, loneliness, family) with disarming honesty, Strang's often understated and ironic lines never miss their mark: a sarcastic yet always captivating result.Two Hearts And No Brain is pure pop genius from start to finish. It's hard to imagine who else could so skillfully combine hazy synthesizers, guitar, screeching chords, and vocal chimes with such a kaleidoscopic vision of pop. Kane's detail-laden music plays on emotion and is mischievously tied to a gently ironic nostalgia—both old and new at once.What sets Kane apart from the mass of DIY indie singers is his constant drive to push further. Mastering the lo-fi aesthetic, he has expanded his songwriting and production talent into new spheres with his new album. The unpredictable and exhilarating live shows of the New Zealander continue to charm crowds with a flow of delicious pop guitar riffs.For fans of: Ariel Pink, Jaccu Gardner, Belly, Angel Olsen, Ultimate Painting...