Lav's Music Corner

I've been doing quite a few rapid fire reviews in the past few days as I wait for more substantial new album to drop. This is probably the last one for a bit as a BUNCH of new records are on the horizon. I Inside The Old Year Dying  - PJ Harvey I've always enjoyed PJ Harvey's music even if I've never been absolutely HEAD OVER HEELS for one of her albums the way many people are. I love classics like Stories From The Sea  and even though I wasn't crazy about her previous album there is definitely something to say for its predecessor Let England Shake . So I didn't go into the project with astronomical expectations, but after really enjoying the eerie single I Inside The Old I Dying, I did at least see plenty of potential in the project. As you'd expect this album is eerie, naturalistic, often introspective, and yes, singer-songwritery. It's really the winteryness of the album that I appreciate the most. Beyond the bright naturalism of something like Spelll...

5.  TUYA  - Rosalia Even though this is a lane that feels extremely familiar for Rosalia, it's still worth remembering how far ahead of her peers she is in the first place. Her stylistic blend and unmistakable vocals certainly make for a distinct combo and while this isn't necessarily the most stunning display of either, even a decent Rosalia is shades above anyone else. Listen 4.  I Inside The Old I Dying  - PJ Harvey PJ Harvey at her eeriest is no joke. Between the subtle touches of vocal distortion and what sounds like whispers and chimes distantly occupying the messy mix this is an unsettling listen in all the right ways. I was consistently surprised by how captivated the song's mystique was despite how simple it appears on the surface.  Listen 3.  Moonless  - Julie Byrne Call it 3/3 on singles so far from the highly anticipated return for one of the gentlest singer-songwriters in the game. Like many of her songs this one doesn't seek to blow liste...