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A flurry of different time signatures, thundering basslines that recall everything from rave techno to ye olde industrial music. Almost excessive synth, ranging from disco-esque to light-and-fluffy 80s, even a little something hip and Oakenfold-ish sounding, all formed together like Voltron into something dubbed “indietronic,” a genre this act called Woodhands sorta helped discover. And then there’s those vocals, which are closer to the punk side of things and, well, sort of make up for some of the softer influences and over-abundant synth. Maybe it’s this aggression which makes it all flow together so well. Whatever it is, it seems to be working — they’ve certainly attracted the attention of other renowned groups, even working with Peter, Bjorn and John on a couple of remixes. Their new album, Remorsecapade, is due out this March, and fans of the dancepunk bands we’ve been covering lately might dig it. Here’s a peek:

Woodhands – Pockets

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