London-based singer-songwriter beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus) is bringing back the ‘90s in a big way. Her EP from last year, Space Cadet, traded in the lo-fi acoustics of her earlier work for a more lush sound, featuring fuzzed-out guitars and anthemic melodies reminiscent of the best alt-rock bands of the ‘90s. Perhaps there’s no better way […]
At one point in SAWAYAMA, Japanese-British pop star Rina Sawayama’s debut album, the early 00s pop atmosphere of the album transforms into something completely different. Suddenly, it sounds like you’re being transported into a completely new place–out of the studio and into a stadium where devoted stans are cheering Rina’s name over and over again. […]
By now, Rina Sawayama should be recognized as one of the most exciting musicians to watch in the pop scene thanks to the sheer power of 2017’s RINA EP (and a slew of successful 2018 hit singles). Though her musical persona readily tapped into the intricacies of 90s pop princess production, the London-based musician could […]