Hot for 2019 International Acts: Spazz Cardigan

The Nashville “prog pop creator” distinguishes himself with sharp melodies pushing against dense, experimental instrumentation. He has described his debut album, I, as “an attempt to capture ego death and self creation in the postmodern age through entirely analog recording techniques and organic exploration.” Just what you were looking for your nan’s birthday party then.

Hear: ‘Doitdoit’ is a baroque banger that blends hip-hop and electro pop, with a gravy boat of emo angst upended on top.

See: A stripped down, piano-heavy version of ‘Medicine’ performed for Acme Radio