Altered Zones

Between their known history and stylistic similarities, Christa Palazzolo and Sarah Brown's current project, Boy Friend, is destined to be compared to their former band-turned-solo-project, Sleep ∞ Over. But in "Egyptian Wrinkle," the Austin duo's  title track from their upcoming debut proper for Berlin's Hell, Yes Records, they breathe an urgency into the wall of organ, synth, and slide guitar that is unique from the layered bedroom meditations of Forever, and more in line with this past year's Lovedropper 7" or their old work on the Outer Limits 7". On record, you can the electricity of their live set; Christa's lively, dancing croon while calmly multitasking behind her keys and Sarah's stoic, ruminating stance while methodically manipulating her echoing guitar seem as vivid in your mind as they would in real life. --Matt Sullivan, Altered Zones

MP3: Boy Friend: "Egyptian Wrinkle"

The Egyptian Wrinkle LP is due to drop February 6th, 2012 on Hell, Yes Records

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Boy Friend is the new project from two-thirds of Austin's SLEEP ∞ OVER. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t deviate too far from the formula that band set out with. Four, vocal-driven tracks have appeared on the duo's bandcamp, each displaying its own affliction with heartrending beauty. "Spirit Burner" is a vaporous, Cocteau Twins-inspired tune that is at once rousing and perfect for still, closed-eye enjoyment. (via Weekly Tape Deck)

MP3: Boy Friend: "Spirit Burner"