The Lemon Drop Gang returns with a double A-side single that underlines our previously expressed enthusiasm. My Mind’s Got a Mind of Its Own and Wine Song basically blend 60s garage rock and 70s power pop—gritty and commanding in both instrumentation and vocals—but then they take it a step further with fiery punk-funk and cinematic rhythm & blues influences, respectively. The songs twist and turn, playing with confidence and urgency, hiding darker edges beneath the hooks. Unsettling, in the right way.

Mind and Wine, recorded by Matt Rendon, is out now digitally via Rum Bar Records. Featuring Steph O’Halloran (vocals), Johnny O’Halloran (guitars, saw), D. Walker (bass), and Matt Rendon (drums), with Jimmy Carr (piano) on Wine Song.

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