Shoegaze dreamers Hotkey Killer 热键被杀手, part of an emergence of young indie bands making noise down in coastal Xiamen, deliver sincere emo-tainted noise pop. As the band states, ‘with growth comes not only more mature thoughts but a sense of despair that cannot be avoided’ and their reverb-heavy, atmospheric songs find beauty in their adolescent angst, treating these kids’ growing pains like being caught in a whirling wave. Dream pop with real stakes; shoegaze rock that wears its heart on its sleeve, Hotkey Killer are sure to strike a chord with listeners who are willing to let their guard down.