Hello Defective, Kill Us Now

Duo Armitage and Kirby have created an original yet highly pop and psychedelic-influenced sound that could’ve been produced at Apple Records by Badfinger and Jane’s Addiction. Cool grooves and instrumentation, thick sound layers, unusual samples, and Eastern music influences combine in a sophisticated gumbo that mostly eschews the tired distorted guitars that usually pass as “progressive psychedelic.” Not to be confused with kiddie-pop, this stuff is loaded with content, counter-melodies, and obscure references. Multiple listenings are required for listeners to gather all of the nuances, yet even on the first listen, they’ll find Kill Us Now to be catchy, fun, and intriguing. Highly recommended for the discerning ear.