Meet New Zealand duo The Response made up of vocalist/guitarist Andy Knopp and multi-instrumentalist Victoria Knopp, who skillfully blur the lines between alt-rock and indie, pushing the genre’s boundaries with confidence and nuance.
Their latest single, “Novel Idea,” delivers introspective lyrics wrapped in an energetic yet emotionally grounded sound. The track carries a can-do spirit cloaked in apathy—a “might as well go for it” mindset rooted in the realization that no one really has it all figured out.
With lyrics like “Thought by now I’d have it figured out…” and “Every mistake is a badge that I wear,” the song serves as a friendly reminder that we’re all just spinning on a rock, trying to make sense of life as we go.
The distorted electric guitars and retro-tinged vocals add a punch that brings the entire track to life, while the eerie, almost intoxicating chord progression adds a catchy layer that sneaks up on you.
“Novel Idea” is a seamless fusion of moody alt-rock and bright indie tones—clear proof that The Response knows how to craft music that resonates on both a sonic and emotional level.
