Record Exchange Boise

Communication b/w Parallel from Disq (Isaac deBroux-Slone and Raina Bock of Madison, WI) is the next installment of Saddle Creek’s Document Series - a series dedicated to highlighting artistic communities around the world that haven’t quite gotten the spotlight they deserve. As much as Madison has been a breeding ground for the band's creativity—a place to find inspiration—what also provides crucial context for both "Communication" and "Parallel" is this moment in time when the band is coming of age. Young people have unprecedented tools and technology for maintaining nonstop contact with far-flung family and friends, yet ironically both songs reflect a growing frustration with how ever-more difficult it is to truly find connection, understanding and intimacy in our lives despite devices and social media. "Communication" is a big, crunchy power pop anthem, the type of song most bands work for years to produce. It speaks to the ways we so desperately want to feel seen and understood, yet so frequently misconstrue each others’ words and intent. “Parallel" is immediately driven by Isaac’s stoically laconic vocal delivery that drones on until it blends seamlessly into a kaleidoscope of psychedelic sounds that evoke more contemporary galvanizers Tame Impala with production flourishes that recall Rundgren. It addresses the dissolution of a deep and meaningful relationship, and this universal experience of grief and loss is recounted by a voice attempting to ruminate on what it means to forge connections in a time when young people are completely redefining community in new and evolving ways. Together, these songs encapsulate a dynamic band, grounded but ready for change.