Artist: Alex Little and The Suspicious Minds

Song: “Big Lies”

Album/EP: Single

Nonchalantly groovy pop rock with a dosage of 80s synth pop transcribed to noodling guitars, “Big Lies” corners the mid-energy nearly-a-ballad market with its measured performance. The single highlights its meandering bass and No Doubt-era Gwen Stefani-esque vocals from frontwoman Alex Little. There’s plenty of staying power in this ear-wormy song to keep you coming back, but isn’t in-your-face about its infectiousness.

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