Jogger - This Great Pressure

Thanks to Postal Service there is a whole host of bands that embrace beat making and electronics to back up their pop songs; usually with stomach wrenching results (Owl City, I'm looking at you). Fortunately, there are bands like Jogger that break that stereotype and show how an electronic pop/rock record should be made - with layers of sound to discover and a smart usage of acoustic sounds peppered throughout. The lush harmonies are a nice touch but the duo isn't afraid to tear the vocals down into a distorted chaotic mess; a quality I highly appreciate. This is one of those gems that might go undiscovered by the indie rock masses but, if you're smart, you'll grab it and keep songs like Biss and Falling on repeat for days. [www.myspace.com]