If Debbie Harry took her vocal expertise on a sojourn to folk-rock territory and tinged the tonal ambiance with the nippiness of 80s post-punk, it will end in a soundscape as phenomenally unique as Come Alongside, by tongueshy which units the bar for a way a lot life might be poured into sound.
Whereas there’s some brashy discord within the combine and a frenetic folks pulse joined by searing angular guitar strains, Come Alongside nonetheless paradoxically immediately appears like a consoling dwelling as you take heed to tongueshy pour out her rejection angst into the discharge, which is by far probably the most genuine sonic signature that I’ve seen scribed throughout the airwaves this yr.
tongueshy is the solo car for Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jazeen Hollings, who layered the monitor from the bottom up with rhythm guitar, synth, bass, lead, and vocals. Whereas her studio work delivers uncooked lo-fi urgency, her dwell units are stripped naked. Simply her, an acoustic guitar, and no matter she must get off her chest. Her dedication to confronting heartbreak and self-discovery with sardonic transparency folds into her sound as tightly because the heartbreak that birthed the challenge. After a break-up, a cross-country transfer, and a crash touchdown again in her childhood bed room, Come Alongside didn’t arrive—it demanded to exist.
In case you get the chance to see her in an intimate area, think about your self blessed. Along with her capacity to talk past her lyricism and lock straight into the soul, she’s a diamond within the tough.
Come Alongside is now out there to stream on all main platforms. Discover your most popular option to hear through the artist’s web site.
Evaluate by Amelia Vandergast
