Seraphina Lotkhamnga on November 26th, 2013

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If you’re sick of the t.A.T.u’s and Icona Pops of the world, then Clues and Codes may be the solution to your noise pollution. Instead of hitting you over the head with bombastic production and large choruses, the duo comprised of friends Alex Aleco and Natalie White offers minimalist dream-pop with a surprising dark undertone, despite Aleco’s sweet vocals and delicate ukulele and mandolin sprinkled on top of the percussion and synths. Clues and Codes’ debut album “KIN” is full of wonderful juxtaposition, with simple yet powerful arrangements like opening track “DESIGN/DESIGN” and bouncy “Danika.” Clues and Codes may be a bit off-kilter at first listen, but you’ll be humming their melodies sooner than you think. “KIN” is available now via Bandcamp.

||| Stream: “DESIGN/DESIGN” and “Danika”