Rosie June

Listening Post

This dreamy little nine song offering from Lantzville, BC gets a hipster-ized re-release on Brendan Canning's new Draper Street label and it fits with the Broken Social Scenester's aesthetic. It's catchy, layered, and lush - with June's delicately synthy voice fitting nicely between electronic and organic instruments. On the mid-tempo "Sound It Out", the non-Schoolhouse Rocker "Figure 8" and the strum-happy "Same Thing", her lazy-day lyrics take centre stage, backed by punchy drums and the occasional hand clap. Rarely does the singer's voice crack, but when it does it's welcome diversity. This one's a keeper if you're into relatable dream popsters like Louise Burns and Hannah Georgas (and you should be). 
 

Published in Volume 68, Number 28 of The Uniter (July 2, 2014)

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