Metric set to headline at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown on June 8

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This music reviewer somehow missed getting a listen of Formentera upon its official release in July 2022, but with Metric headlining at Pappy + Harriet's in nearby Pioneertown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, I wanted to catch up on the Toronto, Canada-spawned quartet's latest album now.

The eighth studio release from Metric, the nine-track album challenges and rewards the listener at every turn. The ambitious electronica track "Doomscroller" — which clocks in at more than 10 minutes — is a particularly effective track, beginning with a haunting vibe before launching into a propulsive dance soundscape and then touching on other distinct sonic moodscapes along its creative path (including a piano-anchored break where Emily Haines' wonderful soprano is purposefully poignant).

The immersive "All Comes Crashing," entrancing indie rocker "What Feels Like Eternity," symphonic-swept "Enemies of the Ocean" and ascending closer "Paths in the Sky" make for a magical and welcome introduction to the stellar talents of Haines (lead vocals, synthesizers, guitar), James Shaw (guitar, synthesizers, theremin, backing vocals), Joshua Winstead (bass, synthesizers, backing vocals) and Joules Scott-Key (drums, percussion).

Information: ilovemetric.com or pappyandharriets.com.

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