STRFKR has always been a master of creating dance pop without conforming to banal mainstream standards, and this remains abundantly clear with the third full-length album “Miracle Mile.”

The record is a superb oxymoron with the ability to simultaneously deliver both contemporary aspects as well as vintage feel-good vibes.

The song “Fortune’s Fool” has a laid-back beach essence while “Leave It All Behind” is rife with electronic noises and drumming that creates eager anticipation.

The electro-indie quartet generates a strange yet infectious ambiance that makes it hard to resist bobbing along to the beats.

Nuances of sounds, layers and tones throughout each song allow them to be stand-alone masterpieces, but they interweave together beautifully as well.

Some songs may drag on a little longer than they need to, but at least STRFKR doesn’t undersell the music.