Basia Bulat - Oh, My Darling
Basia Bulat (pronounced BASH-a BOO-lat) may be from London, but she’s certainly not British. This London, Ontario native has just released her debut full-length album after a self-released EP in 2005. Oh, My Darling is a melodic, soulful, uplifting LP, complete with intricate hand drums and deliciously sweet guitar riffs. “Why Can’t it Be Mine” is a wonderfully intoxicating rhythmic piece that is sure to please, while the piano-heavy “Snakes and Ladders” is as beautiful as it is urgent.
From her achingly delicate vocals to the unpresumptious ukeleles spread throughout the record, Bulat has hit a perfect balance of legitimate songwriting and intriguing instrumentation. So go and check out Oh, My Darling.
Listen to “Why Can’t it Be Mine” (4.8/5)
Listen to “Snakes and Ladders” (4.7/5)
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Swedish-UK electropop collective Pacific! has released their debut long player Reveries, a collection of soft-spoken but profoundly enjoyable pop delights. Fans of The Softlightes or even Air will really derive some good-hearted fun from Reveries. Hints of some old Southern riffs (see the bridge in “Silent Running”) and heavy doses of synths make Reveries a booty-shakin’ wonder.
