Heazza
Audible Paint, 2019
8/10
The recording moniker of Chicago artist Heather Leonhardt, on this first EP the songstress delivers a unique and compelling ambient infused version of indie-rock, that’s highly personal and quite eclectic.
“The Dark” gets the album off to a piano heavy and emotive opening of lush beauty, and “Stuck” follows with a beat friendly setting of neo-soul ideas in an extremely creative display.
The back half of the EP offers the graceful and eloquent “Hazy Blue”, while “Crimson Eyes” recruits a classical influence amid the expressive vocals and subtle pop nods. “Winding Forward” ends the listen bare but powerful, with just Heazza’s gripping vocals against warm keys.
Somewhat electro-pop, sometimes down tempo and with touches of jazz and R&B, too, this is a young woman with a wealth of talent who sure has got her career jumpstarted with this impressive debut.
Travels well with: Tom Waits- Mule Variations; Fran- A Private Picture