Some bands rely 100% on their lyrics to convey feelings and themes. Others also manage to do this with the way the guitar it played, with the way the drums are beaten, with the passion of their singing, or with the structure of their music. Girl and Girl have made this their trademark on their debut album, “Call A Doctor” (2024), which was released via Sub Pop. The quartet from Down Under stretch the term “indie rock” as far as it can go, prominently flashing jangle pop and the garage rock revival of the early 2000s, only to seek a certain harmonisation between humorous lines on the one hand and the dichotomy of darkness and glimmers of hope on the other. Just switch on the album and experience it for yourself: The energy of songs such as “Hello” and “Mother” emanates from the speakers as if the band were only an arm’s length away. From The Shins to Car Seat Headrest and the illustrious squad of the Flying Nun label, Girl and Girl’s sources of inspiration are also rich and diverse. Still considered an insider tip for a discerning audience, this duo should soon be turning heads in Germany, too. And you can say you saw them here before all the hype.