Blog: State Magazine

Imagine an alternative or indie supergroup that does not take itself too seriously. Cryptacize are a West coast band fronted by ex-members of Deerhoof and Kill Rock Stars solo artist Nedelle Torrisi. So far so good, but what makes them stand out is their ability to fool around with different styles - often within the same song – without sounding all over the place. Cryptacize bash out Sixties pop, electronic sounds, shoegazer indie rock, a hint of ska and a dash of new wave that owes a nod to Gang Of Four or the Au Pairs. [...]