New York City’s own Joy Buzzer released their debut album, Pleased to Meet You for Wicked Cool Records on October 25th. Recorded in the heart of New York City, the LP boasts 10 tracks that clock in at just over 30 minutes. Pleased to Meet You is defined by the power-pop songwriting of Jed Becker, sending the listener on a blast to the past through a fresh lens.
Formed in 2021, Joy Buzzer is a collaborative project merging the minds of The Lord Calverts and The Doppel Gang. The band consists of Jed Becker and KG Noble on guitars, Nick DeMatteo on bass, Mark Brotter on drums, and Kevin Lydon on lead vocals. This release welcomes the return of Lydon, and features guitarist Askold Buk, who helped produce the record alongside Becker. Half of the record was mixed by Grammy and Emmy award winning mixer, engineer and producer Carl Glanville. The remaining tracks were produced by Eber Pineiro.
Pleased to Meet You is front to back catchy hooks and tasteful lead guitar lines. The band references artists like Fountains of Wayne, XTC, and Todd Rundgren as their source of songwriting inspiration. Tackling themes of introspection and relationships, Joy Buzzer’s arrangements and harmonies showcase their unique voice and individualized perspective, all while staying true to the genre. The musical chemistry between each member is on full display for this release.
Well-crafted synthesizer and guitar solos, alongside memorable choruses fuse rock and pop influence to create the undeniable sound that is Joy Buzzer. When commenting on the album, the band says it’s a “bold, declarative statement of [their] intention to deliver super high-energy songs, with witty lyrics and huge hooks.”
Pleased to Meet You is currently available on all streaming services here. Find out more about Joy Buzzer and support them directly at joybuzzerband.com
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