murdermart is an eclectic band; there’s a core modern indie pop sound, but, depending on the track and particular mix of four unique vocalists, tracks take on forms of post-punk, saxophone insanity, post-hardcore and emo, modulated lofi pop, and even bits of country.

If this sounds like a lot, rest assured it is. But here’s the strange thing: murdermart seem to have cracked some unspoken code on having multiple vocalists that has largely been confined to the hip-hop realm. Each of the four men get time in the spotlight, sometimes for a single verse, other times for a whole track, elsewhere helping with backing vocal responsibilities. Each of their voices is unique and adds a particular dynamic to each section of an amorphous album – but the combination of changing voices and styles somehow feels more cohesive than if only one vocalist was handling everything. Punk elements make sense because one member can handle screaming; the country elements naturally flow from yet another vocalist’s more restrained delivery. The mystery of who’s going to take the next verse or chorus adds to the fun, and the whole cast is truly great at what they do.

Written by Casey Gallenberger for Tuned U