Optometry “Surrender” live on KEXP
Optometry dropped into the KEXP studio on July 10, 2025, to deliver a mesmerizing take on their track “Surrender,” with March Adstrum’s vocals soaring over John Tejada’s electronics and guitar. Troy Nelson hosts while Kevin Suggs handles audio and Matt Ogaz nails the mastering, giving you that crisp, immersive sound.
Captured by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz & Scott Holpainen and skillfully edited by Cruz, this live session is streaming now. Catch more tunes at optometry.bandcamp.com or kexp.org—and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes perks!
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Love KEXP, but this is a baffling choice. We're listening to painfully obvious live auto-tune over a beat that sounds like it was assembled from a starter pack in a single afternoon. There is zero artistry or soul here. KEXP is supposed to be the antidote to this kind of uninspired, paint-by-numbers music. A huge misstep.