Call & Response [Kindercore]

The new sounds of Call and Response (C.A.R.) come from talented musicians with one kaleidoscopic vision. A vision involving color and light, bubble and bounce, mountains and beaches, and you (the listener). C.A.R. make quite a production of their own while being inspired by the arrangements and songwriting skills of such bands as The Free Design, Sly and the Family Stone, Nick Drake, The Zombies, The Jackson 5, Sea and Cake, and AIR. "We want to blend dancey futuristic electronic stuff with the folky pop vocal layering of traditional songwriting from the 1960's. It's got a mood wrapped up with soaring vocal harmonies over a soft curtain of mellow guitar playing," says Simone, who plays keyboards and sings. Dan plays guitar and sings while Carrie plays percussion, organ, and sings. Terri, who joined this year, plays bass and also sings. Jordan performs drums and percussion. Influences from sixties pop to disco to hip-hop.