This song is almost a little bit too cute, but it can’t always be angry songs all of the time, right? “(I’m A) Stranger” is a sugary sweet catchy little charmer from Canada’s FIRST BASE. I became aware of these guys when PERSONAL AND THE PIZZAS covered “Nobody Makes My Girl Cry But Me”, which for months I assumed was a Pizzas original. I’m glad I figured out who actually wrote it, FIRST BASE are totally great! They’re like a less provocative NOBUNNY, you could bring them home to Mom and she’d probably wouldn’t get creeped out. If I danced, ever, I would probably dance around my apartment to this song, and I imagine I’ll feel the same way about the rest of the album, which is due to come out on HOZAC soon.
“DSM” showcases the many individual styles of Brockton’s Van Buren Records
It has been a fruitful 18 months for the Brockton super-collective Van Buren Records. Their two 2021 records, Bad For Press and Black Wall…