Canadian indie trio Horse Chops made quite an entrance last year with their self-titled debut EP, not least because of their amazing lyrics. Songwriter Adam Beardsworth (guitar, lead vocals), Neil Targett (bass, vocals) and Craig Caines (drums) are back with the Bureaucratic Tone EP, another four tracks that I can’t get out of my head after just one listen. Lead single Mr. Headphones in particular is a hit for the ages—also an eye-opener for people, like me, who are so curious about what other people are listening to, that they bother them—that is irresistible in both chorus and melody. The other tunes are worthy too, though. This is jangly and fuzzy indie rock with hints of garage psych and dream pop, and enough hooks and noise to appeal to fans and critics alike.

The Bureaucratic Tone EP is out digitally (self-released).

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