Buddie are a poppy indie rock band and the main songwriting outlet of Dan Forrest. Agitator is the band’s second LP. It was recorded in the midst of Forrest moving from Philadelphia to Vancouver to start a graduate degree in sustainability. Call it a bittersweet record, a record of turbulence, but Buddie sound inspired and focused on Agitator. They combine ’90s altpop influences with mid ’00s indie rock and modern power pop, kinda like The Shins, Nada Surf and 2nd Grade joining forces. Meanwhile, the political, societal and personal themes touched upon Agitator are reflected in the mix of uplifting and darker tones on the record.
Agitator is out now on Tape through Crafted Sounds.
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