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Members: Leigh Nash (vocals), Matt Slocum (guitars, cello)
For fans of: Earthsuit, The Police, U2, The Killers
Label: Teleprompt/Word/Warner

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Get ready to meet a band whose understated elegance runs against convention in its challenge to make rock music new again. Mute Math featuring Paul Meany (vocals, bass, Rhodes), Darren King (drums, samples, programming), and Greg Hill (guitars)—embraces a songwriting style that combines with familiar innovation to provide a new take on a classic sound. Few artists could venture so deep into electronic influences and yet retain the organic rock feel that makes their music unique. Mute Math makes its commercial debut with Reset, a 7-track EP that sets the tone for a fresh look at rock music.

The keyboard and guitar-driven "Control" leads Reset with a mix of emotions that peak in its explosive double-chorus. Hauntingly addictive, "Control" utilizes various dynamics that interchange between delicate melodies and raw execution. The song, which is essentially a cry for freedom from control issues and over-thinking, delivers diversity without losing focus.

"This is my 4 minute sprint to get as far away as I can from everything that compels me to maintain control," says Meany. "My very nature wants me to play life as though it's a chess match against circumstances. Always thinking 20 moves ahead can be exhausting. This song was written nothing short of an urgent prayer to find rest."

Equally urgent and even more so unpredictable, "Plan B" rocks over a drum track that sounds like the foundation of a techno song. Interestingly, the band lets the rhythm stand apart from the keys, and with the addition of lo-fi guitar samples, the song creates the feel of an authentic dance-rock hybrid. "Peculiar People" offers yet another twist with a catchy chorus, a driving drum-and-keyboard loop, and a reggae vibe reminiscent of Reggatta de Blanc-era The Police. The song, which also features a hip-hop element, lyrically emulates its sound with a message about standing out.

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