Music review: The Do

By Jared Field Western Herald Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do. Vocalization of the first and last harmonizing notes in the standard musical scale give name to the indie-rock two piece from Finland and everything in between represents their eclectic range of sound. With tracks entitled “Playground Hustle” which is an eerily psychedelic reminder of a childhood nightmare, to the acoustic love song “Stay Just a Little Bit More,” The Do kiss the surface of just about every genre. The band is le

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