The quaint lo-fi rocker “Hey Shmoopy” features a hypnotic vocal presence, twangy guitars, and a generally rainy-day vibe that results in a memorable listening experience. The track comes courtesy of Silver Lake, Los Angeles trio The Bops, comprised of vocalist Sydney and multi-instrumentalist Christian. Meshing a love for ’60s and ’70s greats like Dylan and The Beach Boys with an admiration for current female-driven indie acts like Japanese Breakfast and Alvvays, The Bops churn out a no-frills, engaging sound. “Hey Shmoopy” excels especially in its lingering, guitar-fronted outro, where twangy guitars do work in adding some fervor to the mellow beauty that preceded.
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“Hey Shmoopy” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2019’ Spotify playlist.
