interview: Bum Alum
Tune into WMSE’s Local Lunchbox segment to hear about Milwaukee’s Bum Alum and their upcoming show with J.E. Sunde, Cairns and Har-di-Har at Club Timbuktu on August 5th.
“Previously called Bum Ileum, John Griffin and Shae Lappen have released a three-song demo under their updated name, Bum alum. The duo, originally from Pierre, South Dakota, relocated to Milwaukee a few years ago.
“Dreamy, lilting cocoons of sound coupled with bombastic synth fill the short but sweet EP with psychedelic, experimental dance-pop. A little bit Hot Chip, a little bit Menomena, the looping beats, scratchy vocals, and chill atmosphere are contained within a tight mixing, allowing the tipsy, lighthearted nature of the songs shine through. Perfect for a lazy afternoon or a drive through the country, the forward-facing melodies create a momentum that constantly edges the bizarre and slightly strange while at the same time soothes the ears into a contented state. Give the demo a listen at their Bandcamp page.”
~Erica Walburg (for WMSE)