Friends of the Fish (87)
La Nouvelle Music is a London-based (neo-)psych folk duo formed by Joanna Beck (vocals/bass/piano) and
Ian de Silva (guitar/vocal). This LP to be released next week on Fruits de Mer Record’s sister label is their first album. They have put out a couple of digital single tracks and one sold-out 7″ before.
To my ears there is nothing very psychedelic about the duo’s music. They sound pretty commercial and radio-friendly and it’s strange that they are not on some major label. Some of the acoustic driven tracks have a more late 60s/early 70s vibe (like the beautiful “Time Ticks Slowly”), but some have a pretty modern vibe. There also also drums, orchestration etc. on some of the songs. I really enjoy Joanna’s clear, excellent voice which is the best thing about this duo. There are 11 tracks on the album and all pretty good, some even superb. Nice melodies and emotional, cinematique atmospheres. The album is very well produced with crystal clear sound. All in all, a very enjoyable album with great, original compositions. I’m sure the album will sell out rather quickly.
newmorningblues.bandcamp.com/music
www.fruitsdemerrecords.com/lanouvellemusique.html
La Nouvelle Musique by La Nouvelle Musique
