New York – Hotly tipped L.A. duo HOLYCHILD brought their self-styled “brat pop” to a sold-out show at Baby’s All Right in Williamsburg July 16th. The band, comprised of Liz Nistico and Louie Diller, initially met in a modern dance class at George Washington University. They later moved to L.A. to focus on writing music while working various day jobs. This perseverance paid off. Their stylized music videos portraying an entertaining yet socially aware brand of music led to their signing with Glassnote Records and the release of 2014’s Mindspeak EP. Currently touring in support of recently released debut LP The Shape Of Brat Pop To Come, the band has already seen their single “Running Behind” featured on a (strangely coveted) slot for the Apple watch commercial. They’ve also opened for the likes of Passion Pit and MO.
HOLYCHILD’s fixation on showmanship and a DIY-ethic permeates throughout every aspect of the band’s image and has bred high expectations for their live show. The duo didn’t disappoint. The versatility of the twosome shown with their easy and invigorating chemistry on stage, proving they are an act comfortable in both their own skin and with their own unique sound. The total synergy of Nistico and Diller, coupled with their willingness to push boundaries, makes them a refreshing and undeniably enjoyable act to watch.
HOLYCHILD’s previously released singles have already turned into bona fide hits within the indie community. Thanks to their increasing commercial exposure, it assuredly won’t be long before the rest of the world catches up. In the meantime, the band has already cultivated a diverse fan base that willingly embraces their “quirky pop with an edge”. This purposeful cultivation of an over the top yet utterly genuine persona makes them stand out from the over saturation of other bubblegum synth poppers in the scene. HOLYCHILD never feels forced or insincere. Nistico has already molded herself, whether intentionally or not, into someone who has got that star quality. She’s has a glam persona meets cool girl attitude that’s sure to inspire many a girl to pick up a mike and start her own band/social revolution.
The band played a two song encore which includes a cover of No Doubt’s iconic “I’m Just A Girl”. Perhaps the addition of the cover was just yet another calculated statement of the kind of revolutionary stuff the band foresee themselves to represent while saving the world one song at a time. It’s clear to see how Nistico channels the kind of pop star Gwen Stefani was. That coupled with the band’s sheer joy to be on stage gives the impression that it’s not a far reach to think in a couple years HOLYCHILD could be pop superstars in their own right. “This is crazy,” Nistico repeatedly told the crowd, but it’s hardly crazy to imagine why the duo have already risen to the heights they have. A band that defines what it means to be self-confident and embrace spontaneity to the fullest extent, the innovative musicianship of Nistico and Diller heralds limitless and still unexplored possibilities. They will no doubt be a center point in the exciting future of brat pop and beyond.
Catch HOLYCHILD when they play Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits this upcoming August, and then across North America supporting Walk the Moon in the autumn.
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