Saskwatch

Saskwatch sounds like a vintage Motown record that spent a few years getting scuffed up in a garage rock rehearsal space. It is big, brassy, and unashamedly loud, anchored by Nkechi Anele’s commanding vocals which can pivot from a vulnerable purr to a roof-shaking belt in a single measure. The music feels alive, capturing the kinetic energy of nine people playing in a room together, where the horns feel like an extension of the rhythm section rather than just an ornament.

What sets them apart is their evolution from a traditional soul-revival outfit into something more experimental and psychedelic. While their early work leans into the classic funk and soul tropes of the 60s, their later albums introduce fuzzy guitars, dreamier textures, and a more introspective lyrical approach. It is sophisticated pop music that refuses to stay polite, often breaking its own groove with moments of raw, distorted intensity.

Start with 'Nose Dive' if you want the peak of their high-energy, horn-driven sound. If you prefer something a bit more atmospheric and indie-leaning, 'Manual Override' shows their growth into a more nuanced, synth-touched territory. It is the ideal soundtrack for when you need music that is both emotionally heavy and physically impossible to sit still to.