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Add to playlist: the spectral, fathoms-deep folksong of June McDoom and the week’s best new tracks
Rich harmonies mix with synth, harp and aquatic grace on the intriguing first single from the New York songwriter’s debut album
TL;DR
- June McDoom's music is described as spectral folk, combining traditional harmonies with modern elements like synths and harp.
- Her sound is influenced by her upbringing in a Jamaican household and her grandfather's mento music legacy.
- 'Without You,' the first single from her debut album 'Follow the Light,' features lush instrumentation and themes of distance.
- Other notable new tracks include releases from Betty Hammerschlag, Sylvan Esso, Underscores, Sofii, Sarah Meth, Jeshi, and Boy Harsher.