For fans of: Perfect Indie Pop

What they're saying: From Kris Handel at Post -Trash comes this summary of Fingers Crossed: “Artsick provide us with a record that is a tight and sharp expression of anxiety that carries with it an infectious energy that will have you bouncing alongside without hesitation. The infectiousness of the band is hard to not marvel at as they are able to combine uncomfortable feelings with a bright yet spiky and spunky attitude that blends flawlessly.“ Here is Huw Baines of Treble Zine praising the records expert construction: “It is expertly sequenced and out of the door in under 30 minutes, with the looseness and vibrancy of the staging excitedly roughing up the edges of some precision-engineered writing.” And then there’s Bandcamp’s Jude Noel on Artsick’s clever contrast of sound and lyric: “The optimistic sound of Fingers Crossed is a cunning disguise for Riley’s acerbic lyricism.”

What we say: Once again, Slumberland does NOT miss. Featuring members of Boy Racer, Lunchbox, Kids on a Crime Spree etc. Just some perfect pop during the time of year when we really need it. - K