Carmen Mellino’s powerful vocals on “Toi Moi Inc.” contrast well with gritty, bluesy post-punk guitar riffs that start the song off on a borderline cacophonous note. The drop offs from the crashing, distorted guitar line allow for Mellino’s singing to carry the dynamic builds as she uses both English and French lyrics to weave a narrative that sounds like equal parts clandestine love affair and a brash declaration of independence from being defined by arbitrary social contexts. At times the songwriting is reminiscent of PJ Harvey circa Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea with the beefier guitar sound like early Black Rebel Motorcycle Club indulging the sliver of grunge influence in its own music. That appeal of the song is there but unlike many current artists tapping into 90s alternative rock for inspiration, Mellino sounds like an artist from that era who has returned with her confidence and charisma restored. Listen to “Toi Moi Inc.” on Soundcloud and follow Mellino at the links below.
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