Music Tuesday #219: 250 million in 4 months

An unknown indie band throws a song onto spotify and 4 months later amasses 250 million plays... How amazing is that? The post-punk indie song is captivating and I cannot put my finger on what exactly makes it so alluring. Another song of this calibre and this band will be featuring on major festivals soon. I hear elements that make me think of a couple of new upcoming London bands, but I also hear K.Flay in the vocals and way in the background guitars with more than a passing resemblance to The Cure.

ThxSoMch - SPIT IN MY FACE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JtKfm2Axo

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