Detroit Indie Band, Otto Checks in With Their Groovy New EP, ‘Still Picture You’

During the height of the pandemic, artists everywhere were relying on tools like Clubhouse, Discord and Zoom to hopefully find some sort of community while being kept at home. Hailing from Detroit, a group of musicians looking to find some solace from the boredom utilized Zoom, and came together to form the band Otto. Consisting of a handful of like-minded artists, the band got together frequently on Zoom, creating a list of records that would band them together officially. Looking to share those records with the world, they drop off their infectious new EP, Still Picture You.

Clocking in at a breezy 17-minute runtime, Still Picture You aims to capture the candid thoughts and feelings of someone falling in and then out of love — a young soul navigating the changes that accompany that journey. With energetic, 80’s inspired instrumentals and candid lyricism, Otto captures the nostalgic essence of the John Hughes era with a modern, alternative twist. Songs like, “Stop Time,” and, “If You Know,” capture the different sides of the Michigan band, while, “Good Fight,” still holds up well as the standout of the project after originally serving as their lead single.

Take a listen to the project below and get hip to Otto.