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A.O. Gerber - Strangers
A.O. Gerber - Strangers

A.O. Gerber - Strangers


“We were strangers for all of those years / now we’re strangers of a different kind my dear” croons singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.O. Gerber on her new single, "Strangers." Though the love that Gerber sings of turns out to be star crossed, the tune itself feels more cosmically aligned. Layered vocals that waft in harmony above sparkling, roomy instrumentation make this a daydreamy, easy listen and though the tune’s laid back composition easily lends itself into the canon of Gerber’s Los Angeles locale, "Strangers" does much more than groove. Gerber’s lyricism prods at the ache of distance and heartbreak, as she tries to untangle the questions that she’s found herself wrapped up in. Unwilling to be defeated by the uncertainty, Gerber remains to the chase and challenge of love, singing “here’s to making the same mistakes again / and again / and again,” as guitars warble over a warm, humming soundscape. A.O. Gerber is hard at work on her upcoming record co-produced by herself and Madeline Kenney and we're looking forward to more of her vibe-y folk rock.

Emma Bowers on April 1, 2019
Moses Sumney - Plastic

Moses Sumney - Plastic


Los Angeles genre-bending artist Moses Sumney released his gorgeous and ethereal debut album Aromanticism into the world this September. Sumney has made a big impression on artists like Solange and Sufjan Stevens for good reason. His infusion of soul and folk come together on this album in a way that leaves us begging for more. A prime example of this heavenly blend is found on the third song of the album, “Plastic.” A previous version of the song can be heard on the first season of Issa Rae’s HBO series, Insecure. This new version serves as one of the more simplistic songs on the album, featuring just a fingerpicked electric guitar, a synth and Sumney’s captivating voice. The hook of the song repeats the line “my wings are made of plastic,” each time sung in a slightly different way than it was before, continuing to imbue the phrase with new meaning. This song of vulnerability, self-awareness and secret-spilling is the kind that you can leave on repeat and get lost in for hours.

Dara Bankole on October 22, 2017

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