Intrigue Galore: Tonight? : “hby beer beer”

Honestly, I’m still not sure how this grabbed my attention. Was it the name of the band and song, neither of which really make any sense? Was it their minimalist Bandcamp, featuring just this one song and with a header that’s nothing more than an e-mail address? The track at the center of all this, “hby beer beer,” didn’t sound particularly gripping – it sounded like home-recorded indie-pop, nothing more than some guitar, drums and keyboards played relatively straightforward. Yet then I focused on the details, and the reason why Tonight? intrigue me so is all in the little places. The lead vocals get just a dab of echo, but this effect goes a long way to making this song stand out. That voice ends up being the key – it rises and falls unexpectedly, adding an emotional urgency that sneaks up on you. The girl-group swagger on display sounds nice enough…but not as good as the finale, where multi-tracked vocals sing over one another, a lovely little twee chorus. I don’t know a thing about these guys, but I like them. Listen below.