First Listen: New Releases for 9 April 2021
Artist : Departure Lounge Album : Transmeridian Quick Thoughts : Songs of Note : "Australia," "Mr. Friendly" Artist : Claire Rousay Album : A Softer Focus Quick Thoughts : Claire Rousay has produced some interesting music for a few years now, and (with the understanding that her more esoteric field recordings-style has some limited appeal), this could be a real breakthrough. This album is a gorgeous mix of often-sparse electronics that feel like they exist in real time, and it makes for a super interesting listen. A lot of buzz aorund this one, and rightly so. Songs of Note : "Peak Chroma" Artist : Emily Kinney Album : The Supporting Character Quick Thoughts : We're Emily Kinney fans here, both of her singing and her acting. This album has some of her most accessible moments yet, such as with "When the Midnight Fireworks Start," and yet it still retains the sort of charm we've come to enjoy from her albums. Great for longtime...