Staff Picks: Indigo De Souza - Any Shape You Take
For fans of: Exciting new voices in indie-pop
What they're saying: Any Shape You Take garnered a rare ‘Best New Music’ tag from Pitchfork, and a review by Cat Zhang says of the record that it “seamlessly integrates grungy rock and colorful, hi-fi pop elements, with spare lyrics enlivened by her immaculate sense of melody.” A review from Sam Small at Under The Radar heaps on more praise, and aptly dissects some of the influences on display: “You can hear Elliott Smith’s subtle vulnerability in her voice, Arthur Russell’s avant-pop music structures, Regina Spektor’s sarcasm, and even a hint of Frank Ocean’s atmospheric textures.” Esteemed UK music mag NME calls the record “a masterful slice of grunge pop that digs deep into human connection and love.”
What we say: The previously reissued (and STAFF PICKED) I Love My Mom and Any Shape You Take were both written in quick succession and both albums just hit the spot for me on a personal level. - K