NOIR DISCO
NOW! 2073 TERRIBLE
Cheeky Chicagoans play by their own rules
5/10
For those who believe debuts should arrive as a clear mission statement, Noir Disco would like to present an alternative: why not take a little bit of everything you love, press record and see what sticks? The trio – brothers Nolan Trotter and Carter Dickson, and childhood friend Henry Miller – take inspiration from prog rock, free jazz and comedy rap as they poke fun at wellness culture (“WORKchangeCHANGEwork”), celebrity (“Los Angeles”) and the very notion of cool (“21st Century Hipster Man”). Pairing largely improvised lyrics with rave beats (“Television”) and cartoonish sound effects (“Taking Off”) is an exhausting listen for those not in on the joke – but the band are having too much fun to care.