BODEGA counter the noise of the present with a disarming signature sound that blends nostalgia and modernity to create undefinable aural sensations. The five-piece band from Brooklyn are inspired by the post-punk of the 1980s but also integrate indie rock and dance punk from the 2000s to create a danceable and often satirical mix of contemporary music. The edgy sound is supported by lyrics that deal with everything from the proto-dystopian state of the USA and LinkedIn poster culture to pressing issues of our social coexistence that are difficult to grasp despite their urgency. On their penultimate album, “Broken Equipment” (2022), BODEGA made it clear that they are a band that can transcribe political satire into incredibly stirring music without raising a finger. This year saw the release of their follow-up album, “Our Brand Could Be Yr Life”, which features singles such as “Tarkovski” and proves that these five musicians can do just about any balancing act without having to bend over backwards.