The words “tropical punk” got bandied around alot when L.A’s Abe Vigoda released their criminally-underrated debut back in 2008. It was frenticly-paced, lusciously atmospheric and uttery sublime, but never managed to push the four-piece into mass consciousness in a year when Vampire Weekend dominated.

Hearing “To Tears” - the latest track to emerge from the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Crush’ - you get the feeling that all that’s about to change. Utilising darker post-punk elements, the track is almost a complete departure from the glare and warmth of their debut. But it also presents a deeper, more compelling sound. With its spiralling synths, sullen vocals, and tumultuous shifts in direction – it creates a mood of exhilarating abandon.

MP3: Abe Vigoda – “To Tears”

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Make sure to look out for ‘Crush’ when it drops on Popfrenzy on 1st October. In the meantime, keep your eyes glued on Popfrenzy’s website. Between bands like Abe Vigoda, Best Coast, Twin Sister, Kyu, Beach Fossils, HEALTH, High Places (and countless more), the Sydney label may just have the strongest indie roster on the damn planet right now!

Abe Vigoda’s ‘Crush’ is out 1st October on Popfrenzy.