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To kick-off the new year, Soundbite would like to start locally. This week’s album review is of no other than Miami’s own Krisp. “Sonic Monarch” will be the band’s sophomore album, following its eight-track debut album, “Mamani Vice.” The four-piece band has already released two singles from their latest album in anticipation of its release on Spotify this Friday, and it’s only a taste of what is to come. The album is as ingenious and as artistic as Wynwood itself. There’s an experimental and playful vibe in their alternative-dance sound. They also managed a nab a slot on last October’s “III Points” festival lineup in Miami, where they were able to not only test out some of their new material, but also play songs from their debut. This created major exposure for the band, which, as a result, currently has about 3,000 likes on Facebook. Don’t be fooled, though, these guys will climb the college charts and perhaps even make it onto your next house party playlist. You can find Krisp on both Spotify and Bandcamp.
Release Date: Jan. 15
Perfect if you like: The Mary Onettes and Skylar Spence
Favorite Tracks: “167” and “Riverside Strangler”
