If Debbie Harry took her vocal expertise on a sojourn to folk-rock territory and tinged the tonal ambiance with the coolness of 80s post-punk, it might end in a soundscape as phenomenally authentic as Come Alongside, by tongueshy which units the bar for the way a lot life may be poured into sound.
Whereas there’s some brashy discord within the combine and a frenetic people pulse joined by searing angular guitar strains, Come Alongside nonetheless paradoxically immediately seems like a consoling dwelling as you hearken to tongueshy pour out her rejection angst into the discharge, which is by far essentially the most genuine sonic signature that I’ve seen scribed throughout the airwaves this 12 months.
tongueshy is the solo automobile 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 stay 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 venture. 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 house, take into account your self blessed. Along with her means to talk past her lyricism and lock straight into the soul, she’s a diamond within the tough.
Come Alongside is now accessible to stream on all main platforms. Discover your most well-liked approach to hear through the artist’s web site.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast
