Introducing: Betazoid
As of late I have been really digging Scam Likely, the recent debut cassette from Minneapolis trio Betazoid. The band does some really interesting things with three part harmonies – occasionally bringing to mind some of the vocal acrobatics I typically associate with some Middle Eastern as well as Gaelic genres (the lead vox particularly does some impressive turns). This is not exactly World Music though – it’s experimental synthpop that marries it’s harmonies to idiosyncratic pop structures that touch on elements of folk, drone, and prog. Â
The band consists of Lisa Harrigan, Tara Loeper, and Emily Kastrul, all of whom share vocal duties, with Harrigan and Kastrul also playing bass/synths respectively. Scam Likely was recorded  by Matt Bedrosian and is self-released. While cassette copies appear to be sold out, you can still stream the whole thing via their bandcamp or below. I highly suggest you do. Recommended track: “Dime Bag” (but they all are great).  Â
Betazoid do not have any local shows upcoming currently but hopefully that changes soon.Â
— Jon
Co-founder, photographer, writer
