THUS LOVE is a band—but also so much more. For the Brattleboro, Vermont trio DIY is an ethos that reflects not only their musical vision but their very existence as three self-identifying trans artists. Their debut, Memorial, is a stunningly accomplished album. The hallmarks will be unmistakable to anyone who has ever obsessed over classic LPs from indie and post-punk’s progenitors—everything from the chiming, Marr-esque guitars on opener “Repitioner” to the pugnacious rhythmic punch on lead single “InTandem”. But even more impressive is how THUS LOVE manage to tap into this celebrated lineage to find their own unique voice and tell their own story.