Conjuring a dynamic sound that spans from the opener’s ardent rock energy to the twinkling folk-pop of “The Process of Living,” Tiny Antelopes is the resonating debut album from Roscoe Tripp. The Washington, DC-based band follows up a breakthrough year in 2024 — which included headlining the Fort Reno Concert Series and appearing alongside Dismemberment Plan and Teen Mortgage on an acclaimed compilation album.
Amongst the album’s many highlights, “This Place Called Crystal” finds a lovely middle ground between twangy rock soaring and dreamy introspection. “Just don’t look back and you’ll stay happy,” the vocals let out, traversing into a title-touting drive and ensuing blast of impassioned guitar ascents; a jangly lushness at the two-minute turn continues the impressively eclectic tonal display.
Featuring Izzy Burke, “Low” is another standout — lyrically depicting an unshakeable feeling that comes in waves, set amidst an initially spacious charm that builds into a “won’t let go” vocal proclamation and ensuing heavier rock pulsation, complemented by Burke’s riveting vocal pairing. “moUse Rat” also excels in its funky, sporadic bass line and and stylish vocal work — reminding fondly of Modest Mouse in the verses, and then partaking in a vibrant hookiness upon the “it’s a curse…” vocal proclamation. Tiny Antelopes is a fantastic debut from start to finish from Roscoe Tripp.
