Nilüfer Yanya - Baby Luv

Baby luv, I tried but I cannot forgive
I'm crazy hot inside
So I'm leaving you with him
Sun-bleached and dusty white
No one sees it, so unfair
How you're still beautiful
I could watch you comb your hair

London's Nilüfer Yanya makes uncomplicated indie rock with a beautifully unique thread running through it. Her voice reminds me, just a little bit, of a Kate Bush, and that's saying something. She's got a couple of singles and EPs out now, and, assuming she keeps on keeping on with this, I reckon we'll be hearing lots more gems from her.

RIYL: Elder Island, Alison Crutchfield, Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som 

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Kamasi Washington - Desire

Kamasi Washington is an improvisational artist. I hesitate to call his music "jazz", despite my initial inclination, because it seems more nuanced than that. To be honest, it's not in my wheelhouse and it's hard for me to describe.  I think that's one of the reasons why I find it so compelling.

RIYL: Esperanza Spalding, Thundercat, Critters Buggin, Medeski, Martin and Wood

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Death Bells - Only You

Let's keep it moody, shall we? Death Bells are a shoegaze (dream pop, emo, etc.) outfit from Sydney, Australia, but their latest single, off their forthcoming album, Standing At The Edge Of The World, sounds like it was recorded for and in Scotland or some other gloomy-yet-romantic location. You can bet your melancholy ass they listened to Joy Division growing up. It's all good though, and I'm looking forward to more from them.

RIYL: Interpol, Joy Division, Funeral Advantage, Day Wave

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