Math the band - Don't Worry [Album]
 

The old saying ‘Never judge a book by its cover’ has never seemed to hold so much truth until now. I’m going to admit that when I saw a photo of Math the band I instantly thought that it was just going to be a White stripes rip-off, and I have never been so happy to be proven wrong. I was shocked to hear that rather than pressing the play button and hearing Indie music, my headphones had been bombarded with music oddly reminiscent of the polyphonic ring tones that everyone used to love so much (they were annoying I know, but this album is far from that).

Originally started as the one man Microphone and computer project of Kevin Steinhauser, Math the band have come to evolve into so much more since starting out back in their high school days. Flash-forward to the present day and the boyfriend-girlfriend duo have delivered a refreshing and upbeat sound that can’t help but slap a grin on any listeners face. Math the band seem to be on a mission to deliver the message to just let loose and have fun, a similar motto to Andrew WK, who they have shared the stage with in the past.

‘Don’t worry’ is an extremely positive piece of work that in my opinion is best described as sounding a lot like the music from the old Sonic the Hedgehog games on the Sega but with vocals. Every song, propelled by the synthesizers and sequencers, produces layers of brilliantly rhythmic arpeggios along with powerful melodic riffs. If you’re a fan of old school style 8-bit sequencers and retro computer game music then this is definitely going to be worth a listen. Almost all the tracks are brilliant ‘Pop’ songs, the catchy choruses that are present in nearly all tracks are sure to stick in your head for days on end. From the albums opener ‘Hang out hang ten’ through to ‘The adventures of Brian Townsend’ (which is at parts a dance instructional song, bit like a techno Macarena). 'Don't Worry' is non-stop energy. These factors, as well as the general ‘feel good’ attitude that Math the band deliver make 'Don't Worry' an enjoyable listen for any music lover.

Despite ‘Don’t worry’ only being their second full-length release, Math the band have already made a name for themselves in music. Math the band pride themselves on their live shows that have been described by many as ‘intense’, with most shows resulting in the members obtaining a number of serious injuries and required medical attention.

Between their insane stage antics and their brilliant blend of punk based dance music, Math the band are an act to watch out for in the near future and hopefully this is just the beginning.