Somewhere between the digital experiments of laptop scuffling and organic guitar driven landscapes is where you’ll find DoF resting. Blending elements of acoustic piano and guitar, Brian Hulick’s debut inhabits a space that is both confusing, tranquil and thoughtful. Drawing parallel’s with Telefon Tel Aviv (Hefty) and Greg Davis (Carpark) wouldn’t be too far off while listening to If More Than Twenty People Laugh…. Taking contemporary elements of sound design in the shape of electrical bits and bytes, DoF is able to marry digital components with sincere instrumentation that deserves much credit. Oftentimes, an emotional punch is subtly packaged within each musical piece causing a surge for all the senses to absorb. Take, for example, the tranquilizing melodies of “Imagine Them” and “Such Is Life, Dear Sir,” where beauty casually flickers over abrupt percussive highlights. For a debut release, Brian Hulick’s sound is a thoroughly consistent blend of harmonious melodies that tangle with skittering beats. Ready for the next transition between accessible indie rock and electronics? Look no further than DoF.
If More Than Twenty People Laugh, It Wasn’t Funny is OUT NOW on Highpoint Lowlife
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