What makes How Do You Feel Now? by Joywave notable?

'How Do You Feel Now?' received critical acclaim and solidified Joywave's presence in the indie music scene, with tracks like 'Somebody New' charting on Billboard’s Alternative Songs. The album's innovative sound contributed to the rise of indietronica, influencing subsequent artists and helping to define the genre's direction in the mid-2010s. Released on January 1, 2015, 'How Do You Feel Now?' is Joywave's first full-length album following their successful EP, 'Tides' (2014). At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from a promising indie rock group into a more mainstream alternative act, capitalizing on their growing popularity with infectious hooks and polished production.