The two halves of indie-pop duo Modern Chemistry go solo together on their new split single, “Animal” and “just a little off!” Made up of Joe Zorzi and Brendan Hourican, Modern Chemistry separated briefly, with Hourican taking on the name Brendan the Navigator, while Zorzi assumes the moniker thepaintingcompay, respectively, in their solo efforts. “Animal” opens on low-slung, delicate guitars atop a softly thumping kick-drum as Hourican’s gentle voice rides overhead. When the harmonics take shape, the tune evokes suggestions of U2 blended with The Police – humming with shimmering layers of sound tinted by the ache of desire. According to Hourican, “Animal” is about “… feeling embarrassed about how much I want someone. And lacking the courage to do anything about it.” “just a little ...