Halloween Mask 7”
Peach Kelli Pop
Burger Records, 2016
Lo-fi, DIY and hard to resist, Peach Kelli Pop are coarse on the edges and achingly sugar sweet in the center. There’s three songs from this California quintet, and each is distinctive and notable.
“Halloween Mask” is a midtempo pop in the vein of Big Star. The Vocal Harmonies stand out despite the muddy production. “Hundred Dollar Bill” is an unkempt number and sounds the way it feels when you’re fighting traffic and you’re already late for work. “Stuck in a Dream” is quiet and contemplative, with a strong emphasis on singer Allie Hanlon’s tenuous delivery.
Fun and flighty, Peach Kelli Pop are breathlessly bewitching.