Edition #141
This week, we recommend the new songs by Soft Loft, Long Tall Jefferson, OK Go, Andrea Wellard, and Mon Rayon.
Weekly5 is back! Today, I’ve picked three compelling tracks by Swiss-based artists—one of them being the exceptional new single by Soft Loft. But we also travel to Sweden, where we only make a sharp turn and end up on the French Riviera. And there’s an optimistic hymn hailing from Chicago, too.
❶ Soft Loft – Leave The Light On
They did it again! Switzerland’s Soft Loft are on a seemingly unstoppable roll. The band around singer and songwriter Jorina Stamm announced a new EP with the single Leave The Light On, an exploration of an on-off relationship delivered with a grasping flow of folky pop sound and exceptional vibrato vocals.
❷ Long Tall Jefferson – Step Across the Border
The troubadour has proven over and over again his instinctive feel for beautiful details and musical craftsmanship. Step Across the Border is a delicate folk song elevated with subtle electronic amalgamations and the longing warmth of country music.
❸ Andrea Wellard – Palooka
Time flies: A decade ago, Andrea Wellard was featured in Weekly5’s predecessor with A Distant Welcome. Now, the Swiss-based Canadian songwriter returns with the fiercly stomping Palooka. A short burst of rock groove, eerie decorations, and pop allures.
❹ Mon Rayon – On The Riviera
60s vintage meets the cinematic glamour of Spaghetti Western and indulges in a lush composition nodding at The Godfather’s Love Theme. Yes, On The Riviera by Swedish duo Mon Rayon drips nostalgia but is also an utterly captivating song about love at the crossroads.
❺ OK Go – A Stone Only Rolls Downhill
Widely known for their 2005 indie hit Here It Goes Again, Grammy winners OK Go are still around and deliver with their new single a great reason to pay attention. A Stone Only Rolls Downhill spreads optimism with a blend of indie rock and a soothing, laid-back ambience.
