Ex Cops was formed last year by Brian Harding and Amalie Bruun, and word soon spread when a couple of self-recorded tracks began making the rounds online. Itʼs easy to understand why; Hardingʼs songs are effortlessly catchy, crafted from a timeless blend of gentle, somnambulant harmonies, chiming guitars and a loose, swinging rhythm section. While you can detect influences like classic British and New Zealand indie pop, Factory Records, and closer to home, a little Velvets/Feelies jangle, Ex Copsʼ music is enshrouded in a unique, sunbaked haze, and what results are songs that feel all at once new yet still as comfortable as your favorite soft sweater. This double a-side single of “You Are a Lion, I Am a Lamb (Original Dram Session)” and “The Millionaire” is a precursor to an upcoming full-length that a fleshed-out band is currently wrapping up in the studio. Look for the album later this year on Other Music Recording Co. and in the meantime, make sure to catch Ex Cops live when they come through your town.