For a blog team hooked on compositional surprise and intriguing variation, we were all in on my mind (now). The new single from Paris Paloma hits all the marks. It starts with the singers rare delivery and trademark trembling vibrato. The layered arrangement and intoxicating harmonies are probably enough on their own, but dressed with an impeccable mix the project really stands out. We’re not the only ones who noticed. The artist is currently enjoying a cover spot on Spotify’s coveted All New Indie Playlist. The future looks bright for Paris Paloma.
We see international attention that fits a broad spectrum of fan. We hear elements that allege an influence of Mitski, Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. From there it drips from the associated stylistic tree, one that finds Paloma in a rare diverse realm known to indie superstars. The UK singer songwriter has been catching on, and for good reason. For us, on my mind (now) is a triumph. It’s only going to push her legend farther along.
Paris Paloma is featured on our Best New Indie Playlist.
Matt Baumbach first broke through as guitarist of turn of the century post hardcore band Vision of Disorder. After retiring from the group he proceeded with the abstract brilliance that is his project M@. Within this aesthetic Baumbach still rejects convention, but there are moments, like his single Digging, that offer him a new added accessibility.
With a catchy urban pop sensibility Digging could be produced in a manner that would suit the catalog of Post Malone. Baumbach enhances the lofi textures to keep it crunchy, while embracing some emo tendencies in the vocal delivery. The minimalistic arrangement brings an added charm akin to cult hero Daniel Johnston. That’s high praise, and the art first aesthetic we’ve come to associate with the project that is M@ is worthy of the association.
Hear Digging now on our Best New Indie Playlist.
Selett makes a big statement with the release of her new single Hey Hey. A dark tonal sound print lands impactful as the artist embraces the role of revelator. Instinctually beautiful, she dig deep to conjure a magnetic suffering, one that will leave you in awe of her humility. In that way the single reflects an aura known to Fiona Apple and the impact she made when she asserted that pretty doesn’t mean it’s all perfect.
Hey Hey will likely also win comparisons to Florence Welsh and even some of the slower brooding compositions known to early My Morning Jacket. We think it’s fantastic.
Selett is featured on our Best New Indie Playlist.
There’s a rare less travelled 90s era nostalgic sensibility to Fists Up. The new single from good son recalls an influence of Brit Pop that screams royal. It feels ascended from an influence of Oasis or The Verve in a way that inspired recent underground alt pop projects like Spoon. It’s a testament to both the timbre of the vocal performance and the prescribed arrangement.
You can trace the instrumentation to the George Martin Playbook. It’s heard in the combination of a pounding piano, cymbal heavy drums, moody strings, and a raging tambourine . Well played. We think it’s brilliant.
Fists Up is featured on our Best New Indie Playlist.
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