Boy Bandicoot – “Protagonist”

An anthemic rock success from Cincinnati-based act Boy Bandicoot, “Protagonist” melds playful synth arps and erupting guitar twangs with infectious captivation. Serene vocals enter as the guitars assume more sporadic propulsions, invoking The Strokes in its climactic rise. The hooky escalation — “losing your grip,” — combines invigorated vocals and lush backings for a replay-inducing effect, carried further by the “you’re gonna need all of it,” airiness. The track’s traversal...

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