Edition #133
This week, we recommend the new songs by Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Sarah Klang, Ezra Furman & Alex Walton, Guinevere, and Rhonda.
Driven by exceptional performances, today's selection is for the admirers of extraordinary vocals. The mighty clarity of Sharon Van Etten, the smooth vulnerability of Sarah Klang, or the snotty-punkish flair by Ezra Furman. We wish you an intriguing listen.
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Afterlife
Sharon Van Etten and her new band, The Attachment Theory, just released Afterlife, the first stunning teaser of the upcoming album. Van Etten lets others in on the creative process for the first time, and the result sounds brilliant: grand, dreamy, melancholic, but most of all, utterly beautiful.
Ezra Furman & Alex Walton – Tie Me to The Train Tracks
Ezra Furman is back! Collaborating with Alex Walton, the US singer's Tie Me to The Train Track is a gritty, noisy rock song that bridges the gap between a past of distorted guitars and autotuned accents—it sounds just wild. But it's again Furman's raw authenticity making everything work and, frankly, excellent.
Sarah Klang – Other Girls
Swedish artist Sarah Klang's Other Girls is a heartbreaking, emotional piece about the desire to belong and the societal obsession over the female body. Delivered with her heartfelt, velvety voice, Sarah Klang transports vulnerability, yearning, and desperation to chilling perfection.
Guinevere – Generational Fear
Emotive and quiet initially, then erupting in a mighty plea. Italian artist Guinevere's Generational Fear is pushing the boundaries of folk music with its sparse yet powerful composition. A song that pleads for change, pushes against oppression, and seems griefing despite its defiance.
Rhonda – The More We Are Together
We often have debut or early singles, rarely a last song by a band. But The More We Are Together is the sonic farewell of the US-German band Rhonda. The soulful vocals meet a slow groove and make for a bittersweet but also warm atmosphere. The song is an invitation to explore Rhonda's past work.