Review
'Moveys' emerges from the crucible of personal strife and global pandemonium, with Slow Pulp spinning threads of indie rock resilience across the distances that separated them during its creation. Emily Massey's voice carries the weight of her health battles and emotional turmoil, transforming personal catastrophe into musical catharsis that feels at once intimate and universal. The band paints with a palette of contrasts—frenetic energy against contemplative stillness, like watching storm clouds gather and disperse over endless plains.
The title itself is a whispered acknowledgment of life's transience, a theme that flows through tracks like 'Idaho' and 'At It Again' where vulnerability and strength dance together in delicate balance. 'Track' unfolds with a melodic clarity that lingers in the mind, evidence of Slow Pulp's gift for crafting songs that feel both freshly discovered and somehow familiar. Their debut album stands as a testament to artistic determination, each note carrying echoes of the chaos from which it was born and promising bright constellations in their creative journey ahead. - Maia
Artist Bio
Slow Pulp is an indie rock band originally from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Chicago, Illinois, formed by Teddy Mathews, Alex Leeds, Henry Stoehr, and later joined by Emily Massey. They started releasing music in 2015, blending shoegaze, alt-rock, and bedroom pop, with a sound marked by soft vocals and layered guitars. The group has released EPs like EP2 and Big Day, and studio albums Moveys (2020) and Yard (2023) after signing with Anti- Records. Slow Pulp has toured with acts such as Death Cab for Cutie, Pixies, and Alvvays, and their work is often compared to artists like Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, and Japanese Breakfast. Notably, Emily Massey persevered through health challenges such as Lyme disease, shaping the band’s creative process.
