The Saplings
‘Go Digital!’
Master Hand
Records
The Saplings’ beautifully odd album “Go Digital!” is definitely a
mellow, clever, and cool collection that punches like a clown on the nod. The band
exhibits a ton of varied personalities: electronic moods cleverly stirred into pop
hooks, from Devo to emo.
All 13 cuts are
accessible without trying too hard, and they go well with anything the listener
brings. The horn arrangements are exquisite, as are the other instruments as
they shift within their own subtlety. The Saplings have their feet firmly
planted while “Go Digital!” takes flight. Rather magical, I believe. You will,
too.
Playing with Orquesta Antonetti and Cammy Enaharo & Dessert, The Saplings will have a record
release show on Saturday, February 23, 9 p.m. at Anthology, 336 East Avenue.
$12-$15. 484-1964. anthologylive.com.
This article appears in Feb 20-26, 2019.
