EVA - Truthfully
Last week, chic pop artist EVA released her new EP, Truthfully. Full of shimmering synths, honest songwriting and heady dance arrangements, the 8-track release is the perfect music for a night on the town with your friends. The opening track, “Truthfully,” is bright and playful, and sets the tone for the rest of the EP. Crisp and clear production emphasizes the vibrant instrumentation, notably the sharp, pulsing percussion and electric, 80s-inspired keys. The arrangement throbs behind EVA’s dreamy vocal. Light and euphoric, her gorgeous soprano is a guiding force throughout the song. Her blunt, straightforward lyrics reflect the theme of the song: “Truthfully and honestly, I’ll always be there.” “Truthfully" is the first in a collection of freeing, accessible pop songs from a captivatingly fun artist. Don't miss your chance to see her perform live while enjoying a three-course meal and complimentary cocktails at Guadalupe Inn in celebration of our 10 year anniversary. Buy your tickets here.
— Britnee Meiser on September 11, 2019
Henry Jamison - The Wilds
Henry Jamison is a storyteller at heart. It may be in his blood — his father, a classical composer, and his mother, an English professor — but Jamison is a writer and artist in his own right, evidenced by his debut album The Wilds (released October 27th). Beyond writing, recording and arranging the album all on his own, Jamison has a special ability to bring each track to life. Take his song, “The Wilds”: it’s instrumentally rich without being overbearing, letting Jamison’s narrative whisk you away. “The Wilds” sounds like an old-time American love story - unassuming and familiar, but nevertheless, still surprising.
— Natasha Cucullo on January 7, 2018
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
