Who knew minimalist synthpop could be so delectable? Triathalon, a NYC-via-Athens, GA based group, have released the third single off their upcoming album Online. “Sometimes” offers a simple platter of sonic hors d’oeuvres. Waves of synth ricochet under a drum kit as an all-male harmony drops silky smooth verses. We wind up with an austere ode to frustration and angst. “You tried / to do what you must do / in time / just letting yourself know / you’re fine.”
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Reviewed by Gabe Kahan
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