Named after a remark made by Beyonce (“tired of being sexy”), Brazil’s CSS are a lighthearted pastiche-pop band along the lines of Brazilian Girls or, going further back, Cibo Matto. Some tunes (“Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death from Above,” “Meeting Paris Hilton”) reek of sarcasm and topicality of a recycled Williamsburg electroclash group. But there’s enough wit, energy and variety, that they get away with it. Lovefoxx isn’t much of a singer, but her accented broken English are charming enough to carry the band. And there’s enough sonic tricks up their sleeves to surprise, like the fang-baring “Artbitch,” which bangs and clangs like some late 70s NY no-wave. “Patins” is a pretty great piece of indie guitar rock. Of course none of this would work if they weren’t truly having fun with it all. “Music is my Hot, Hot Sex” is a totally sincere, anthemic celebration that mixes the infectiousness of Tom Tom Club with Gwen Stefani.
November 4, 2026
The Church – Lacuna (Cooking Vinyl)
November 1, 2026
Radio Free Alice – What’s In Between (Atlantic)
October 30, 2026
Queens of the Stone Age – Perfecth (Matador)
