[EP] Sunburn-Baio

 8.5/10 
Rated: Lucy in the Sky


It's summer time and this EP couldn't be released in better times. A magnificent piece of what is (or used  to be) accurate electronic music: smooth,clever and so enjoyable. Far from the clichés, this 3 dancy tracks come to made us fall in love again with electro-music. The sound in every track is perfect, tropical beats and very early noughties. Might slightly remember to Safri Duo but this is better and soft, so goes quickly and don't tire you. The vibe that it gives is not produced by Chris Baio it is the result of what you feel or the memories that the songs bring to you and gratefully is not made for mass consumerism (or it doesn't seem to be), which is what many Dj's are doing now, this is different from what's on charts right now.Gladly a great debut solo for the Vampire Weekend's bassist which still remains of the band, because of the groove sounds, but at the same time registering his own style and showing his great musician/mixing skills.A Brilliant musician with a sunburn for inspiration
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[EP] The Apple Tree -Nina Nesbitt

7/10
A Kind of Magic

I have been waiting for this and I'm not disappointed. The comparisons with Ed Sheeran are obviously not wrong, She has been singing with him etc. But maybe Nina Nesbitt is more easily to fall in love with because she's a girl, of course, and sounds more acoustic and more passionate (not that Ed don't but meh).

From the first time I listen to The Apple Tree (song) I fell in love. I haven't hear about her, to be honest, just that she sung with join Ed Sheeran on tour, but never took a chance to listen her previous work. This 5 pieces EP is entrancing, She has a charming voice and back sounds complement it, 'Seesaw' explains it better. The lure lasts all the time.

Fortunately in this 'album' there is no dreadful drama, just feelings mixing songs. It could sound a bit plain but worth it, is soft music that in instants changes in sort of cheerful relaxing moments, it's like watching a film about seeking for happiness and then everybody find out that happiness was always there.Enjoyable/Beautiful EP ,start to finish, from a 'new' talented artist to watch. I recommend to listen 'Hold You', it is so magical.