Van She EP

One of the earlier examples of New Rave, Van She's debut EP is full of catchy songwriting, anthemic choruses, and fantastic singing from bassist & vocalist Matt Van Schie. The Australian group have produced a consistent sound that makes the song lineup strong; except for that random reprise, which this EP could've survived without.

They all execute their ideas very well. The opener and 'Kelly' is a great presentation of that execution. They do a great job as serving as the introduction to the group's sound, and I could say the same for the band's first single, 'Sex City'. It's the catchiest track here, the catchy hooks throughout the song are immediately memorable. 'Survive' is the most danceable and energetic track here, a track with a bassline that I really enjoy. The EP's closer, 'Here With You', brings out a dreamier sound from the band, and it's personally my favorite from here.

The mixing and the production on this thing is fantastic, except for a few areas where the synths overshadow all the other instruments, notably on the opener. Other than that, I can't really spot any obvious issues here. It's just a really solid and enjoyable Indietronica album.