Pure Intruders is Madeline Julia Smith, Brandon Suarez and Jonathan Noel. The band formed in 2020 under quarantine and created a four-song EP entitled No Hard Feelings. They explain that “2020 was no ordinary year, so we wanted to release a collection of songs that were toned down and contemplative.”
The songs are lush, atmospheric and serene. They combine those elements with engaging vocal melodies and top notch songwriting. The EP starts with a couple of strummed chords but it doesn't take long for a very chill sounding rhythm section to enter into the mix. I loved the vocals which are just a little above a whisper. The mix sounds good and the groove is very easy to enjoy. Up next is “Soy un Triste Payaso” which is very similar in vibe but this song has more dynamics. The orchestral elements were well done. As the song progresses the intensity increases with arpeggiated and lead synths. It’s a single worthy song. They have more success with “Dorothy” which builds on their foundation that they built with the previous songs. Everything sounds super slick and smooth. It’s borderline trance like and hypnotic at points. There are some really instrumental moments like a little after the the two-minute mark. Last up is “Sweet Nectar” which is a little more jazzy and contains some vibes that made me feel like I was chilling poolside. The acoustic guitar is fantastic. The band does an exceptionally good job creating a signature sound with these four songs. I loved the vocals throughout which are the focal point but the instrumental aspects hit the mark and I found my ears engaging with that as well. Overall, this is a fantastic four-song EP. The production songwriting and overall aesthetics came together to create a sound I think a lot of people will embrace and enjoy. Recommended.
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