Patiently waiting for Does It Offend You, Yeah's new album

I was devastated when Does It Offend You, Yeah? announced they were going on an "indefinite hiatus" back in 2012 - they are one of my favourite bands after all! Their first two albums were complete gems, each different in their own way yet distinctively DIOYY. If I had to describe their musical style, I'd say it's electronic meets punk (but it's so much more than that) - they blend different styles together flawlessly to create a truly unique sound. I held onto hope that they would make a comeback somewhere down the line and it looks like 2017 is going to be the year for new material (an EP titled "We Do Our Own Stunts")... I can't wait!!

The band tweeted this video in 2015 and it's supposed to be part 2 of "With a Heavy Heart (I Regret To Inform You)" but from the girl's perspective. I've been obsessed with this song ever since and if the new EP sounds anything close to this, I'll take it!

Spotify helped me discover Empathy Test

I love Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist - it's like the musical soulmate I never had. You know when you listen to a song by an artist/band and you immediately know you're going to like most of their songs? It's like an instant connection - as soon as you hear that one song, your gut is like "I SEE A FUTURE WITH YOU, [insert band/artist]!" That's the feeling I got when I first heard "Seeing Stars" by Empathy Test play on my Discover Weekly playlist. Thank you Spotify - you know me so well! This is beautifully crafted synthpop - dreamy, melodic and seductive. After hearing this song, I just had to check out more Empathy Test songs and I'm so glad I did. Their music is reminiscent of synthpop pioneers Depeche Mode but with more of a futuristic vibe. Check out some of my favourites below!