![]() For perhaps the first time in a long time, she is complete, and Public Storage is just the beginning. She reunites the fragments of herself into a work that is bold and propitious. ![]() On the other side of the aisle are poppy floor fillers such as “Aubade” and “Keeper.” Vu’s vocal range is best demonstrated on the latter, with lyrics that spin platitudes into waiting-to-be-tattooed maxims: “All the people you hurt for aren’t for you.” The high-water mark comes with the flute-bedaubed “My House.” Vu sings of living on the edge of the world, of wanting a home for her own, reflecting on her family’s transience during her childhood and teenage years.Īfter years of uncertainty, of having to lock parts of herself away in storage, Vu has taken charge of her future. ![]() With a wall of sound beneath her, Vu’s voice sounds charged with assertiveness despite the self-deprecating lyrics: “Kick me up/From the gutter to the curb.” Over moody, wintery guitars, she paddles in pessimism before questioning if her feelings are trustworthy: “No I don’t really care now/Or that’s what I’ll say/Who knows if it’s true?” “Gutter” has a similar tilt, but it’s bigger and more cinematic, Sharon Van Etten not Soccer Mommy. The title track has the biggest overlap with her EPs. More than that, though, it trades low fidelity for sonorous synth- and string-coated arrangements comparable with Angel Olsen, maturing her sound into work that could pass for her second or third full-length. Public Storage polishes what Vu investigated on Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway-2019’s two-disc EP inspired by her favorite big-screen belles namely the merger of dancey indie pop with glum, guitar-led contemplation. LA’s newest hype generator is the 21-year-old singer/songwriter, owner of a handful of scruffy but brilliant EPs and now armed with a debut album that’s equal parts club-ready (“Aubade”) and the soundtrack to late-night drives (“Anything Striking”). It happened to Car Seat Headrest, it happened to Jay Som, and it can happen to Hana Vu, too. And then the indie labels clamor for the awaited debut. Then comes the buzz-the undercurrent Spotify playlists, the 1 p.m. It begins with self-produced bedroom bops. J.P.The path to indie eminence seems to follow a pattern. The other night i cried/The reason im in love Run The Jewels, Pharrell Williams, Zack De La Rocha, Toy Selectah Pharrell Williams & Zack de la Rocha) – Toy Selectah Remix Nana Lourdes & Rome Fortune)ĭon’t Be Afraid – Damian Lazarus Re-Shape You can scroll down to the end of the page for the (August) Best New Songs of the Month playlist archive. Please note: the playlist below is switched out every month to reflect the current month. ![]() Interview and session with independent singer/songwriter Hannah Blackburn on. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links.Īs always, we feature new song releases from independent musicians and up-and-coming artists, as well as those widely revered in the underground and indie music scenes, with a couple big names or two. To stay updated on our latest selections for Best New Songs of the Month, follow our playlist and watch our Instagram Stories for the latest drops. Slowing To A Crawl (Single Version) - A Man Called Son Timebombs in the. August’s featured artists include: Aroe Phonenix, Death Hags, Omar Apollo, Purity Ring, Kills Birds, Ty Segall, Torii Wolf, Nick Pagan, Conditioner, Loyal Lobos, Marlana, Jacklen Ro, Mating Ritual, Elohim, Hana Vu, CARRE and more. Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of August 2021 shine with 95 new songs. ![]()
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