Batterie’s gotten underneath my skin again with “Jump Start,” the follow up to the first single “Spring Step.”
I must admit, I didn’t know what to make of this one at first. This really isn’t the music I’m used to, and so I wasn’t sure what to cling on to. It’s like some sort of strange cross between Kraftwerk’s “Popcorn” and the Tetris theme music. I’m not sure whether I like it or not, but I know I can’t stop thinking about it so perhaps it’s done its job.
What do you think dear readers?
I’ve always enjoyed embracing all genres of the Australian music scene on this blog. So perhaps it’s fitting that now, through writing it, I’m discovering a brand new genre. This week I received the video for “Spring Step,” Batterie’s new instrumental track classed as glitch pop electronica.
After spending some time on Google I’ve got to admit that I still don’t really know what glitch pop electronica is. Anyone care to enlighten me? But I do know that this is really interesting. It’s catchy but unpredictable, and only helped along by that colourful clip starring dancer Lo-arna Evangeline Okan.
It’s not surprising to hear Batterie’s doing great things though, because it’s the solo project of award winning local musician and producer Jared Underwood. Jared won the best original score award at Tropfest last year, and has worked with everyone from Daniel Johns and Luke Steele to The Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
What do you think of Batterie’s new single?