Wellington based & self-proclaimed Alternative Dance-Pop act Same Name Confusion present their latest collection of tracks via a compact and brilliantly delivered four track EP titled In Theory.
In a world more frequently riddled with unusual chaos and complexity, SNC offer their genuinely unique perspective, incorporating a host of insightful ideas and observations buried within intelligently thought out lyrics, and emphasized by a catchy rhythm section that solidifies each track in its own modest way.
There are obvious improvements in production values since 2016’s self-titled release represented by a more focused and coherent package, while lyrical content appears more centered around analysis of the outside world, creating further intrigue via a positively quirky vocal delivery.
Personal favourite Not Fake News portrays a vivid and hyper personal account of experiences not often captured & delivered in such a straightforward, honest, and unapologetic way. Lead single (with accompanying video) Must Be Lucky also does a great job in showcasing the group’s DIY ethos in a deliberately comical yet sophisticatedly simple and well thought out manner.
If Same Name Confusion have any blind spots at all, it’s that their pastiche approach may be somewhat lost on the uninitiated. But for those after a truly distinct experience, this will likely dissolve the more one becomes accustomed to the farcical nature the band weaves into their works deliberate or otherwise.
My 2018 begun with a post-uni move from Christchurch to Wellington. A fresh faced (and music mad) marketing graduate, I had no idea that SNC were planning to make the exact same migration. By February I found myself flatting in the room next door to Luke and Andrej and by March I was introducing myself as their media & marketing manager. I'm actually being paid on a commission basis ($1 per Facebook like) so if you haven't already, help a dreamer out.
Living in such close proximity to the band has it's pros and cons;
On one hand band practice twice a week means I know all the lyrics to every song, plus I get to hear new material before anyone else (be jealous). Then on the other hand, I do find myself in some discomfort when the boys have creative disagreements late at night, which can be heard through the paper-thin walls.