Miranda and The Beat are a Brooklyn, New York-based garage rock band featuring Miranda Zipse, Kim Sollecito, Dylan Fernandez and Alvin Jackson. On their debut LP they manage to unite influences from garage punk, rhythm & blues and 60s girl groups into a cinematic sound that is as haunting as it is classy. Powerful, raw vocals hold your attention, varied instrumentation delivers smart melodies and unexpected twists, with a nostalgic feel. And just when you conclude that this is a dangerous record, nonchalant whistling (in Not My Guy) provides some reassurance.
Miranda and the Beat’s self-titled debut album, produced by Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Ernest Jenning Record Co. / King Khan’s Khannibalism label. RIYL: The Courettes, L.A. Witch, Shannon & The Clams.