Eight Gigs: Odamé Sucks

At first listen, you might notice the subtle complexity of Odamé Sucks’ guitar licks, which are lost somewhere between emo, math rock, arena rock and classical. Combined with the drums, it creates music that is odd and dreary and seems uncomfortable standing anywhere near established genres lines. That is precisely where singer-guitarist Odamé wants it. His lyrics use this complexity to convey something equally disquieting inside of him. For instance, his new song “Lost on the Floor” has these delightful lines: “My blood draws blood / and with that piece of heart / cuts deeper still. Why am I the one on call?” 1111 H Street, www.odamesucks.com.