This week we’re sharing our favorite short-format releases of the year. Those lists are already locked, so this EP from Jakarta sadly missed the cut on timing alone. That’s a shame, because Population would have fit right in.

Barpinson is the brainchild of Prabu Pramayougha , who clearly has a knack for writing catchy, sugary pop-punk — the kind of dirt-pop that would feel right at home on Bloated Kat Records. The EP packs four songs, including a cover of Foreign Girls by The Tours. Dance Off! is my jam here. Pure bubblegum, all bounce and charm.

Simple, sweet, and very easy to like.

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