Through haunting post-punk and intense grunge, Bully crafts a sweeping soundscape that bounces from pristine vocals to visceral screams; from murky chords to captivating hooks. And although you can hear the ‘90s influences in Bully’s sounds, they don’t sound stuck in a bygone era. Smut’s noise-pop is experimental and poetic, with a Helium-esque ability to create a big, stormy atmosphere around something catchy. —Scott Recker