EZTV

EZTV sounds like the best record you found in a dollar bin that somehow became your favorite of all time. It is built on a foundation of clean, interlocking electric guitars that chime with a specific kind of American jangle, reminiscent of the mid-seventies transition from folk-rock to power pop. The production is exceptionally warm, favoring the soft saturation of analog tape and a dry, intimate drum sound that places the band right in the room with you.

What truly distinguishes them is their restraint. While many of their Brooklyn contemporaries lean into fuzz or reverb-heavy psychedelia, EZTV keeps things remarkably clear and focused on the songcraft. Ezra Tenenbaum’s vocals are breathy and understated, delivering melodies that feel instantly familiar yet possess a subtle, modern melancholy. There is a technical precision to the guitar work that recalls the meticulous home-studio wizards of the past, but it never feels academic.

Start with their debut, Calling Out. It is a masterclass in melodic economy where every guitar fill and vocal harmony serves the hook. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the earnestness of Big Star or the DIY craftsmanship of the Cleaners From Venus, but wants something that feels grounded in the present day.