Cyril Hahn and Kotomi land on the page with “Grace.
Songstress
The track moves on a tight bass pulse, punchy drums, and brass.
Sera Cahoone's “Deer Creek Canyon” lands like a fresh find.
For a commute, a late-morning desk sprint, or a quick walk.
Guitars snap cleanly and the rhythm section stays tight.
The mix leaves plenty of air around the edges and so every handclap.
My favorite Songstress songs from the past year.
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Betty Who turns “Missing You” into a bright little gut-punch.
Guitar tones blur at the edges and the rhythm keeps a soft pulse.
For late-night drives and rain on the windshield.
CLOVES makes solitude sound modern, cool, and just a bit dangerous.
Charlotte Cardin arrives with “Big Boy” sounding fully formed.
Jessie Ware turns “Tough Love” into the kind of pop song.
Anna of the North keeps “Sway” feeling impossibly fresh.
The beat stays clipped and dry and with a moody bassline.
