Dum Dum Girls turn sweet pop ditties into aching lo-fi ruminations

Jessica Steinhoff
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:41:49 -0000

It's tempting to call Dum Dum Girls' music bubblegum pop, but the term is not a perfect fit. "Bubblegum" brings to mind the sweet yet wholesome hooks of late-'60s acts like the Osmonds and the Monkees. While Dum Dum Girls make melodies that are as toothsome as the lollipops of the same name, they also entice listeners with danger.