Banana Ketchup - Baze Blackwood (Indie Pop)  “Banana Ketchup” is a record that lives up to its name—quirky and inventive. Baze Blackwood gives some serious 80s vibes in this eclectic production, specifically with the drums and vocal production. There’s an almost reggae feel to the flow—it’s an island/beach jam for sure—belied by the off the wall synth production that makes the track incredibly unique. On top of all that originality, Baze delivers a story song—something we don’t see very often—about a third person, telling a tale with high art poetry—you shouldn’t be surprised that a song titled “Banana Ketchup” has some avant-garde lyrics. But what’s most interesting is that while there is creativity abound, it’s centered on a very catchy pop melody, a great delivery mechanism for this high concept record.

Best Lyric: “Blood on the trees.”