Josaleigh Pollett - “Radio Player”
Pic by P.J. Guinto
Singer-songwriter Josaleigh Pollett, from Salt Lake City, USA, electrifies the blog with the mature, translucent and dense “Radio Player.”
“Radio Player” is an atmospheric composition that merges electronica, experimental rock, post rock, art pop, even ambient with ease. It feels like an immersive detour into the mystical world of the great Warp Record releases of the 1990s without feeling pretentious, deliberately obscure, challenging or dated. This is honest and authentic and will appeal to fans of David Bowie, Radiohead, DARKSIDE and other boundary pushers like Grimes, Bjork, and Autechre.
Throughout, the composition shapeshifts like a kaleidoscope. From haunting, dreamlike, spacious tranquillity of vaporous synth pads and sentimentally toned fingerpicked acoustic guitar, to sections where the track gets blown open into cacophonous percussive grooves and feverish, ominous cinematics. Dense, electrifying, organic and endlessly fascinating, the mix immersive and gloriously monolithic.
Over the jittery beats and eclectic head turning sound scaping that keeps getting prodded into new shapes, Josaleigh Pollett delivers a vibrant and characterful vocal performance. The delivery is an undeniable highlight, shifting from quivering vulnerable intimacy unfurling to evocative, breathtaking full power.
“Radio Player” is a unique and fearless record that tastefully demonstrates just how complicated pop music can be. The track is out now via Audio Antihero. Connect with Josaleigh Pollett: Spotify | Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook