Patio is a Brooklyn-based trio consisting of Alice Suh, Lindsey Paige McCloy, and Lauren DiBiasi. Formed in 2014, they have become a staple of the modern New York post-punk scene, characterized by a minimalist, 'less-is-more' aesthetic.
Their sound identity is built on the interplay of melodic, prominent bass lines and angular, often brittle guitar work. Unlike many of their contemporaries who rely on heavy distortion or reverb, Patio maintains a dry, high-fidelity production style that emphasizes the physical space of the recording. Their career arc saw a significant leap with the 2019 release of 'Essentials,' which garnered critical acclaim for its sharp songwriting and distinctive deadpan vocal delivery. Culturally, they occupy a space between the art-school intellectualism of 70s no-wave and the more accessible indie rock of the 2010s. Critical consensus highlights their ability to make anxiety sound sophisticated and their mastery of rhythmic tension. They are frequently cited alongside peers like Sweeping Promises and Cola for their revival of a specific, stripped-back post-punk vocabulary.
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