To jump into a world that’s both pop and punk, but not pop-punk, it’s always a treat. And that’s DITTER with Me, Money & Politics. Review.
ME, MONEY & POLITICS – DITTER
As punk as it is acid pop, EP Me, Money & Politics is the very first one by DITTER. And it’s a great introduction to their universe. It’s a way for them to show off their free spirit and independence that one can only admire. This spirit is strongly rolling on the drums and bass of Follow No One as much as on the flashy colours of Cherche Pas. Even on the dark shadows of Me, Money & Politics, they really pack a punch anywhere.
DITTER explores a rich and organic sound here, pushing their instruments to the limit to reach bright shards that remind me of early-2000’s EDM. Well, with a lot more unhinged punk bits in their strings, clearly. The perfect junction between the two worlds is Do Things Right, whereas I Do Hate You (But I Do Like You) turns towards Brit-pop for its sound, always with the band’s irresistible cheekiness up in the air.
In French, Cherche pas (that we could translate as Don’t Bother), has something mischievous to it, as it pinches the guitars and opens the dancefloor for many. It’s a track I’d love to hear on the radio in France and outside its borders. Holding their heads high, and confidently, DITTER closes Me, Money & Politics with the playful Lalala song, asking that we don’t underestimate them. With so much brightness, clever composition choices, and strong characters, underestimating them is the last thing to do. Seeing them pursue this adventure with the same spirit, however, is a big yes.
The band will be on the road this year. Keep an eye on them.
