J.D.’s Music Monday Picks
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Very excited to see “New Beast” on Hi54LoFi’s best of 2013 playlist!
this does a little sumpin to me.
It’s not very often that you witness a comeback as confident and strong as Cat Power’s newest release, Sun - her first full-length collection of songs in about six years. The artist, whose given name is Chan Marshall, calls it her “rebirth”. She’s unabashedly transformed her sound with layered vocals, driving drum beats and synth - playing every instrument and singing every part on the album.
We’d argue to say it’s one of her best efforts to date.
We were able to secure a rare and intimate interview with Chan. Listen in as she reveals insights into the new album, describes the five albums that have shaped her life, discusses technology, and much more!
It’s all here in this playlist. Tune in now.
Sun is the first album of original material from Cat Power in over six years. Chan Marshall performed and produced Sun herself in various locations including a studio she built in Malibu.
The highly anticipated album will be out on September 3rd but in the meantime, be sure to check out the album’s first single “Ruin”.