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BODY DOUBLE 2023
Handnumbered to 50 CASSETTE EP
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Love at first listen happened when Dismantled released a local indiepop compilation called strawberry punks in early 2018. There were five bands participated and one I really
admired was The Whistling Possum.
As dismantled kept releasing great bands, then in the same year they released Strawberry Punks vol.2. Again with only five bands featured in the compilation. It’s like he tried to tell us that we dont need to include too many bands. The most important is that the bands took part are true to indiepop. Probably the last time I admired a comp similar to this was The Sound of Young Java by Cloudberry.
After 5 years, Strawberry punks is back again with other five bands, this time via Body Double. I can feel the same energy as the previous two even more exciting that I assume Tiok will release the vol.3 on tape. I can’t wait to have it on my hand.
We are already familiar with The 4 bands; Sex Sux, Twisterella, Maxillary and Apple Club. Interestingly, there is a new band called Egofatum.
First off, I thought this is another Tiok’s project -probably Ego vocalist is inspired by the sensitive?- but the lyrics, for sure is not Tiok’s style. Anyway, Egofatum is a promising pop band with simple tune and straightforward lyrics reminding me of Another Sunny Day.
In general note, Strawberry Punks clearly states that indiepop can be as sweet and cute as the flavor but attitude-wise, being punk is a must!
3rd March, 2023
Eko Sutrisno
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