Music Review: Karmin

Recently, I've been listening to the band Karmin a lot, which has some really catchy songs and a very interesting style.  It's a pop duo consisting of Amy Hiedmann and Nick Louis Noonan, two very talented musicians. It's really unique and doesn't easily fit into any one particular genre- a mix of hip-hop, rap, pop, and alternative can be found in their music.  The sound is very distinguishable and stands out from the otherwise homogeneous collection of typical pop music. They've recieved more attention lately with songs playing on the radio like "Brokenhearted," and "Hello."

One of my favorites by them is "I told you so," a catchy song that isn't as well known as their hit yet just as well done. The rhythm is upbeat and captivating, the chorus is simple yet catchy with some really nice harmonics, and the rap is well done. The rap, especially in the second verse, rivals that of popular artist Nicki Manaj, going really fast and delievering lyrics that are less meaningless. Amy's rap makes her talented yet underrated. However, the duo is indeed gaining popularity.

The partnership seems to work very well- Amy raps and Nick plays different instruments, including trombone and guitar. He also provides back up vocals,  and his good voice makes him a really underrated yet nonetheless talented musician. Amy can also play guitar and sings, and so the two are able to produce some excellent and varied songs.They started primarily by doing covers of various artists and posting them on Youtube. Because of their hits, Amy has started to become the face of their band, which is unfortunate seeing as Nick does great backup and insturmentals.

All in all, Karmin has been getting more attention lately by many people including myself, and it is very likely that the talent, the unique sound and the catchy hits will continue to gain popularity. Links to some of their songs below.

I Told You So: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEalWO4IjC4
Brokenhearted: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8cbak34DR0
Hello: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_I0DBUA_GI