American Ocelot - "Dropped" and "Invisible Lines"
Photo by John Soa It's been a couple of years since we last heard from American Ocelot, but now the Boston band is back with a pair of new singles. "Dropped" and "Invisible Lines" are the kind of indie rock meets pop that we tend to go crazy for here at If It's Too Loud... The songs have strong roots in the 90's Boston alt-rock scene back when it was almost the next Seattle. It's that post-grunge/bubblegrunge sound where the guitars are still distorted and loud, but pop is starting to weasel its way in (not that we ever would have admitted that back then). American Ocelot still keep some of the indie rock grit on "Dropped" and "Invisible Lines," and you know those bands you bought a 7" from and then never heard again, but still love? That's what these songs sound like. Joanie Lynch (vocals, keyboard, and rhythm guitar) says of her band: “Band is family. I really love playing with people who are happy playing together! I a...