Matty Frank stirs across Dooda: Bee Sides, a varied companion to his debut album that moves between folktronica, alternative rock, acoustic introspection, and vintage blues. With an emphasis on dynamic arrangements and richly layered production, the EP highlights Frank’s adventurous songwriting and renewed hands-on approach to mixing.

The opening “Let the Money Rot” is exemplary of Matty Frank’s ability to meld dynamic tones with a consistently hooky aura. The introduction puts on a clinic in harmonious harmonic allure, melding various layers with charismatic artistry, fondly akin to Of Montreal. Dreamier lead presence and a harp-y plucking then navigate enjoyably, with the subdued title-bearing proclamation ascending into further riveting backing harmonies, exuding a blissful sound reminiscent of The Avalanches. The ensuing “Feminenemy” delights as well, moving from murky guitar textures to twinkling synth aspects rounding the one-minute mark, as Matty Frank’s “I’m no different from the boys” delivery envelops with art-pop momentum.

Another standout, “BUTTER” is wonderfully climactic in its development from serene guitar pulses to an outpouring of emotion, with thunderous percussion and free-flowing guitar ardor pairing with intensified performance power as the track’s midpoint approaches. Matty Frank captivates throughout the EP with a breadth of tonal and structural range, from the acoustic introspection of “Saitama’s Dilemma” to the experimental rock excellence of “BUTTER.” “The Pedro Song” excels as well in its growth from initial lushness to a wonderfully hypnotic range of simmering harmonic layers, arriving at 03:55 into an effervescently expanded prowess. Dooda: Bee Sides is a very strong showcase in stylish songwriting and production from Matty Frank.

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