CMD-Q

CMD-Q is the Brooklyn-based electronic project of Ethan Woods and Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson, a duo serving up glitchy, introspective pop that feels equally at home in dimly lit clubs and late-night headphone sessions. Formed in the late 2010s, they’ve carved out a niche with tracks like "Long Distance Call" and "Nine," blending fractured beats, warped synths, and Woods’ conversational vocal delivery that dissects modern connection (or the lack thereof). Their work often feels like a candid text thread set to music—see the bittersweet "Dedicated To Someone Both Of Us Know" for proof—tackling digital-age anxieties with wry humor and unexpected warmth.

While keeping details about their personal lives low-key, CMD-Q’s DIY ethos shines through releases on experimental-leaning labels like Orange Milk and Hausu Mountain. Live shows swap laptops for tactile gear setups, grounding their digital-first sound with a human touch. Whether you’re here for the existential dread or the danceable beats, their catalog feels like stumbling into a secret internet rabbit hole that actually pays off.

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