Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross

Omnivore, 2025

9/10

Listen to Christopher Cross

The debut album from Christopher Cross arrived in 1979 and made him a household name pretty quick and the recipient of several Grammys. This expanded version of the soft-rock classic comes with 11 extra tracks that further proves just how timeless Cross’ music is.

The upbeat and melodic “Say You’ll Be Mine” opens with Cross’ unmistakable voice alongside Jay Graydon’s flowing guitar and Michael Omartian’s charming piano, and “I Really Don’t Know Anymore” follows with a trio of saxophones and Michael McDonad’s backing voice adding much beauty.

Moving into the middle, “Poor Shirley” finds itself in rich territory via Tommy Taylor’s scrappy drumming and Andy Salmon’s precise bass that suit Cross’ colorful pipes, while “Sailing”, his biggest hit, uses Victor Feldman’s percussion and Rob Meurer’s synth amid Cross’ stirring vocals.

Of the bonus material, the demo version of “Parade” offers a heartfelt moment of lush textures, and the demo of “Say Goodbye To Mary Ann” is a bit more muscular and emits plenty of harmonic, frisky ideas.

These days you might call this “Yacht Rock”, but Cross’ version of soft-rock came at a time when disco and hard rock were in demand, and the four top 20 hits that the album produced cemented Christopher Cross as an artist who shifted the landscape of American music.

Travels well with: Christopher Cross- A Christopher Cross Christmas; Carpenters- Christmas Once More

Madre Vaca

Yukon

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Yukon

The jazz collective Madre Vaca bring their fusion ways to these 8 originals, where plenty of solos and grooves are present and appreciated.

The animated and flowing “Blue Bird” starts the listen with Thomas Milovac’s playful bass and Jarrett Carter’s meticulous guitar making for an unpredictable climate, and “Portraits Of A Swan” follows with a dreamy mood that’s pretty and cautious.

“Dormant” and “They Say” occupy the middle spots. The former offers a rich and dynamic moment of grace and exploration, while the latter benefits much from Benjamin Shorstein’s frisky drumming and Jonah Pierre’s complicated keys.

“Titan’s Folly” resides near the end and radiates dreaminess and poeticism in its 6+ minutes of thoughtful instrumentation, and “Tangle Talk” exits with a rock inspired landscape of complex guitar, firm drums, scrappy bass and lively keys.

This is Madre Vaca’s 6th album, and much like everything they’ve done it’s a diverse body of work that embraces swing fun, emotional balladry, haunting moments and plenty of power.

Travels well with: Madre Vaca- Knights Of The Round Table; Matt Panayides Trio- With Eyes Closed

Alon Farber Hagiga

Dreams I Dream

Origin, 2025

9/10

Listen to Dreams I Dream

The saxophone extraordinaire Alon Farber celebrates 25 years together with his ensemble via these cultured 8 tracks that welcome swing, Moroccan, funk and Brazilian ideas.

“Cookies” opens with Farber’s detailed sax amid Yonatan Rosen’s lively drumming, and “Minor Trap” follows with Katia Toobool’s frisky keys that guide the upbeat and melodic climate.

“Mingus Dream” occupies the middle spot and makes great use of Assaf Hakimi’s strategically plucked bass, while “The Bartok Blues” is a rich and animated album highlight that allows all 4 players to emit their inimitable talents.

Close to the end, “Theme For Einat” is an intimate moment of sublime beauty and poetic song craft, and “Minorism” exits with the adventurous rhythm section, swift keys and well timed sax that cultivates a timeless and unpredictable jazz spirit.

The nods to Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Bela Bartok won’t be hard to spot or enjoy here, as Farber and crew make for a diverse effort that will be enjoyed endlessly.

Travels well with: Michael Dease- City Life: Music Of Gregg Hill; Michael Waldrop- Native Son

Ron Rieder

Día Precioso!

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Dia Precioso!

The composer Ron Rieder brings us Afro-Cuban jazz, sambas, mambos and tango, where the 8 tracks are fleshed out by an excellent cast.

The animated climate of “Blue Skies” opens with Yaure Muniz’s bright trumpet and Mark Walker’s frisky drums adding much adventurousness, and “Beautiful Day” follows with Alain Mallet’s soft piano amid Greg Hopkins’ rich trumpet prowess.

In the middle is where “Dizzy Hechizo” arrives, and it enlists Fernando Brandao’s soaring flute and Fernando Huergo’s lively bass, while “Birthday Song” is an indeed a festive moment via Ricardo Monzon’s playful percussion and Mike Tucker’s radiant tenor sax.

“Funday” and “Volver a Amar” exit the listen. The former is a gentle moment thanks to Claudio Ragazzi’s intimate guitar that builds into a layered album highlight, and the latter recruits Alex Roitman’s bandoneon and Queralt Girant’s cello for the elegant and cultured finish.

A very colorful and melodic offering, Rieder and company know their way around a worldly jazz tune you won’t soon forget.

Travels well with: Unity Quartet- Samba Of Sorts; Jake Hertzog- Ozark Concerto

Terry Waldo & The Gotham City Band

Treasury Volume 2

Turtle Bay, 2025

9/10

Listen to Treasury Volume 2

The pianist Terry Waldo and his excellent band return with a 2nd installment of the Treasury series, where plenty of ragtime spirit is present.

The frisky energy of “Guess Who’s In Town” opens with Veronica Swift’s bright voice alongside Waldo’s dancing keys and Evan Arntzen’s lively clarinet, and “Snake Rag” follows with Mike Davis’ bouncy trumpet and Ricky Alexander’s animated clarinet mesmerizing us.

Halfway through, “Smiles” welcomes Jim Fryer’s strategic trombone and Jay Lepley’s playful drums to the retro mood, while “Get Out And Under The Moon” allows for Molly Ryan’s charming voice to mesmerize us amid Dan Levinson’s sax prowess and Mike Lipskin’s upbeat piano.

“Original Rags” and “Viper Mad” exit the listen. The former makes great use of Jerron Paxton’s intricate banjo, and the latter enlists Brian Nalepska’s quick bass and, of course, Waldo’s inimitable keys.

You might think that Ragtime expired in 1917, but Terry Waldo didn’t get the memo, and he keeps it alive with these really fun and truly timeless gems that are just so infectious.

Travels well with: Terry Waldo & The Gotham City Band- Treasury Volume 1; Mike Thompson- 6th Avenue

Translator

Beyond Today: Live At The Farm San Francisco 1986

Liberation Hall, 2025

8/10

Listen to Beyond Today: Live At The Farm San Francisco 1986

The revered New Wave outfit, Translator, bring us their first live album, where 12 tracks that document their period at Columbia Records and a pair of studio tracks mixed last year illuminate a criminally overlooked band.

The lively spirit of “Beyond Today” opens with Steve Barton’s dense guitar and thoughtful vocals that align with both emotion and power in the melodic climate, and “Necessary Spinning” continues the energy with Dave Scheff’s thumping drums suiting the swirling guitars.

Deeper into the set, the speedy “Standing In Line” benefits from Larry Dekker’s strategic bass and the talk/singing, while “O Lazarus” allows for Robert Darrington’s rhythmic guitar to complement a hint of dreaminess.

The last live tune is the retro rock’n’roll fueled “Roll Over Beethoven”, which showcases guitar acrobatics and an infectious mood that spotlights the meticulous rhythm section, and of the studio tracks, “With Your Dreams” is particularly memorable via the romantic wordplay, slight jangle and harmonic sensibilities.

Even though they shared the stage with names like the Kinks, R.E.M. and Sparks, Translator never saw the global success they deserved. Perhaps one of the first true ‘alternative rock’ bands, their unique formula of Brit-rock, folk-rock, punk and psychedelia sounds both nostalgic and modern here, and thankfully they’re still sporadically active today.

Travels well with: The Mutants- Curse Of The Easily Amused; 999- Emergency At The Old Waldorf 1979

Pearl Harbor & The Explosions

Pearl Harbor & The Explosions

Liberation Hall, 2025

10/10

Listen to Pearl Harbor & The Explosions

The only album from Pearl Harbor & The Explosions, this New Wave gem arrived in 1980, and here it lives again with 7 bonus tracks.

“Drivin’”, one of the album’s singles, opens, and showcases front woman Pearl E. Gates’ soulful pipes amid Peter Bilt’s frisky guitar and plenty of grooves, and “You Got It (Release It)” follows with John Stench’s scrappy drumming that suits Gates’ expressive singing which complements the bright melodies.

Deeper into the original LP, “The Big One” uses strategic backing vocals alongside Hilary Stench’s playful bass licks, while “Get A Grip On Yourself” comes with animated drumming, meticulous guitar and Gates’ charming voice.

The bonus material starts with the non LP B-Side “Busy Little B-Side”, where the contagious energy is tailor made for the dance floor, and “Black Slacks”, a live selection, arrives later with plenty of rockabilly flavor that can’t not smile to.

Unfortunately, Pearl Harbor & The Explosions broke up after 18 months. The band we’re clearly onto something original and great via their mashing of pop, R&B, rockabilly, jazz and, of course, New Wave nods, and further proof resides in just how unique and relevant this album is 45 years later.

Travels well with: The Mutants- Curse Of The Easily Amused; APB- The Radio 1 Sessions

Milena Cadado

Reflection Of Another Self

Candid, 2025

9/10

Listen to Reflection Of Another Self

The trumpeter and producer Milena Cadado makes an impression with this debut, where she explores her Afro-Latina heritage that welcomes Brandee Younger, Nicole Mitchell, Kris Davis, Kokayi and Meshell Ndegeocello, plus others, to the 13 songs.

The brief “This Is My Hair (!)” starts with much attention to atmosphere and spoken word, and this segues into “O.C.T. (Oda To The Crazy Times)”, where Kokayi contributes to the frisky bass, bright brass and buzzing keys.

Entering the middle, “Lydia y los Libros” welcomes Younger and Nicole Mitchell to the dreamy elegance of gentle winds, while “Circles” features Val Jeanty’s turntable prowess for the ambient and cinematic album highlight.

Closer to the end, the layered “Resilience” uses strategic sax, drums, beats and voices, and “SELF LOVE” exits with jazz, soul and R&B nods via the grooves and fusion appeal.

An album with a kaleidoscope of ideas that ranges from busy and swirling to bare and heartfelt, there’s powerful bursts, improvised fun and post-bop charm to be enjoyed across the electronic and organic elements of a highly artistic effort.

Travels well with: Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson- Bone Bells; David Murray Quartet- Francesca

Larry Kurtz & The Law Breakers

Take A Ride

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Take A Ride

The harmonica player and vocalist Larry Kurtz is joined by James Legere, Sam Carothers and Scott Bruyea for 15 originals that are rooted in the blues and roots.

The rhythmic and bluesy “Headwaters Hill Country” opens with Bruyea’s frisky drums that suit Kurtz’s smooth pipes and no lack of melody, and “I’m A Carpenter” follows with a soulful quality that benefits from Legere’s rich guitar playing and Carother’s stylish bass lines.

Further along, the calmer territory of “Let Me In” allows for Kurtz’s expressive pipes to shine, while “God’s Gift” is an energetic and gritty blues rocker, where Kurtz’s harmonica shines via the album’s best.

Residing close to the end, the bouncy presence of the dance floor ready “So Glad You’re Home” comes with a timeless spirit, and “Teardrop Tim” exits with sharp guitar, well time harmonica and raw singing.

Kurtz cut his teeth in the award winning outfit Trouble & Strife, and he’s played some of the biggest festivals in Canada. This effort continues his top notch songwriting, and the band don’t disappoint, either, for the authentic blues experience.

Travels well with: Paul Black- Beautiful Sin; Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train- Red, Hot And Blue

Jackson And The Janks

Write It Down

Jalopy, 2025

9/10

Listen to Write It Down

The Brooklyn via Nola outfit Jackson And The Janks bring plenty of varied influences to this sophomore album that takes nods to the ‘50s and ‘60s.

The retro spirit of “The Kick” leads with Jackson Lynch’s soulful pipes and Craig Flory’s deep sax adding much to the throwback energy, and “Beats Me” follows with Lynch’s warm keys and Sam Doores’ scrappy drums helping make for some garage rock nods.

The middle spot belongs to “I Don’t Give Any”, where John Cushing’s radiant trombone suits Lynch’s meticulous guitar and animated vocals, while “Riding On A Smile” is a calmer moment via the soft guitar and sparse drums that cultivates a bare and gentle bout.

Deeper still, “Let’s Leave Here” makes great use of Matt Bell’s well timed steel guitar thanks to the nostalgic rock climate, and “Do What You Want To Do” exits with saxophone from Izaak Mills and Ryan Weisheit for the bluesy and gospel influenced finish.

A listen that’s inspired by legends like Bobby Charles, Irma Thomas and James Booker, Jackson and company make their own kind of rock’n’roll, and it’s a lo-fi experience like few others out there today.

Travels well with: Jim Kweskin- Doing Things Right; Scott Sean White- Even Better On The Bad Days

Mike Thompson

6th Avenue

Outside In, 2025

9/10

Listen to 6th Avenue

The debut album from leader, arranger and composer Mike Thompson, the 10 tracks here include 4 originals and 6 interpretations from the Great American songbook.

The dense and layered “All The Things You Are” opens with Bijon Watson’s bright trumpet complementing Greg Loughman’s bouncy bass lines, and “Let’s Do It” follows with a swift and dynamic delivery via Mark Shilansky’s elegant keys and Charlize Vermaak’s gorgeous singing.

At the halfway point, “Parisian Deception” makes great use of Mike Caudill’s skilled reeds for the rich album highlight, while “Anything Goes” showcases Mark Walker’s meticulous drumming amid the glowing brass and reeds for a timeless Big Band appeal.

Arriving close to the end, the softer spirit of “Someday My Prince Will Come” spotlights Sarpay Ozcagatay’s dreamy flute prowess alongside much elegance, and “May” exits with 10+ minutes of detailed interaction thanks to Dan Rosenthal’s agile trumpet, Sal DiFusco’s well timed guitar and waves of timeless jazz flavor.

The album was recorded live and certainly comes with a spontaneous feel, where all 17 players deliver their respective talents in spades for the commanding performance.

Travels well with: Jed Levy- Faces And Places; Dave Bass- Trio Nuevo Vol. 2

The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra

Mixed Bag

Summit, 2025

9/10

Listen to Mixed Bag

The composer, arranger and vocalist Pete McGuinness enlists many players for this 4th album, and it’s his most adventurous work yet.

The animated spirit of “From This Moment On” opens with the bright winds and McGuinness’ playful scatting and smooth singing making an impression, and “Rebecca” follows with the rich horns and Scott Neumann’s frisky drumming adding much to the Big Band appeal.

Landing in the middle, “Down The Rabbit Hole” is a firm moment of scrappy drumming and exploratory keys via Mike Holober’s finger acrobatics, while “Body And Soul” rumbles with warmth amid the elegant brass and flowing winds that are never short on melody.

Close to the end, “Sly Fox” offers a charming and textured album highlight that benefits much from Mark Wade’s strategic bass, and “Where Do You Start?” exits with sophisticated strings and Chris Kome’s emotive French horn for the dreamy and heartfelt finish that has McGuinness providing stirring singing.

A well fleshed out listen that revolves around swing sounds, we’re also treated to sublime balladry, Bossa Nova and Samba fueled grooves, too.

Travels well with: Miles Okazaki- Miniature America; Christopher Zuar Orchestra- Exuberance

Michael Dease

City Life: Music Of Gregg Hill

Origin, 2025

9/10

Listen to City Life: Music Of Gregg Hill

The esteemed trombonist Michael Dease is joined by some first rate players for 2 discs of tunes that pay tribute to Gregg Hill’s legacy.

The warm spirit of “Willow Walks In” opens, where Dease’s strategic horn is met with Linda May Han Oh’s frisky bass, and it isn’t long until “Movie Theme” allows for Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts’ unpredictable drums to complement Dease’s soulful delivery.

Deeper into Disc 1, “Catalyst” is strong on atmosphere, as the animated rhythm section suits Dease’s playful nature, and the back half leads with “Tea Time”, where Nicole Glover’s lively tenor sax won’t go unnoticed in the busy yet calculated climate.

“Enigma” arrives later on, and is a cozy moment via Geoffrey Keezer’s intimate keys and the rich sax, while “Layfayette Square” exits with a bouncy and dance floor friendly demeanor thanks to the upbeat rhythm section, colorful keys, and charming wind and horn.

A body of work with plenty of post-bop fun, this is Dease’s 3rd album, and both the trio and quintet settings give the tunes a new dimension to reside in and enjoy.

Travels well with: Michael Waldrop- Native Son; Medler Sextet- River Paths

Victoria Cardona

Que Paso

Leggero, 2025

9/10

Listen to Que Paso

The Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist Victoria Cardona makes an impression with this debut album, where some excellent guests help flesh out the 11 diverse songs.

The lively title track starts, and recruits Tim Goodman’s playful organ and Kevin Ricard’s playful percussion that suits Cardona’s expressive pipes and intricate guitar, and “Ghost” follows with Jimmy Haslip’s skilled bass alongside Cardona’s flowing keys and no lack of rhythm.

In the middle, “Rhodes Royale” welcomes Rene Camacho’s baby bass prowess amid Caronda’s steel drum and bright storytelling, while “Tuesday Rain”, the album’s best, is full of melody courtesy of Nick Lane’s well timed trombone and Bill Bergman’s strategic saxophone.

“El Carretero” lands near the end and showcases Billy Payne’s meticulous piano and plenty of backing vocals amid a festive mood, and “Spanish Moon” exits with a busy and dense, rock appeal that mixes guitars, wind and brass with the dynamic rhythm section.

The abundance of Cuban rhythm, jazz, rock and world influences makes each tune here unique in its own right, and Cardona’s immense skill is highly appreciate and timeless.

Travels well with: Tim Jago- Time Shift; Marc Ciprut- Moonshine

Nick Biello

New America

La Reserve, 2025

9/10

Listen to New America

The saxophonist Nick Biello is joined by Charlie Porter, George Colligan, Alex Tremblay and Peter Kronreif for a small handful of personal and timeless jazz songs that make up this 3rd album.

The warm spirit of “Bel Canto” opens with Biello’s smooth alto sax alongside Kronreif’s frisky drumming for the rich jazz climate, and “Queen Of Jordan” follows with Colligan’s frisky keys and Tremblay’s animated bass adding much playfulness.

Halfway through, the speedy “Slightly Perilous” uses the dynamic rhythm section, Biello’s lively sax and Porter’s trumpet acrobatics for the album’s best, while “Before The Flood” is a more bare setting that allows Biello’s talents to shine amid the 11+ minutes that builds into a layered delivery. The title track exits, and brings a breezy quality, where all the players contribute their talents in spades to the collaborative finish.

An effort that swings, embraces improvisation and cinematic bouts, Biello and company make us wish there were much more than 6 songs present.

Travels well with: Tim Jago- Time Shift; Jackson Potter- Small Things

Kieran Brown

Loving You

Cellar, 2025

9/10

Listen to Loving You

The debut from a rising artist, Kieran Brown has an impressive resume starting at age 16, and here she’s accompanied by many players for the originals and interpretations.

The heartfelt “You’re Gonna Hear From Me’ opens with Brown’s smooth pipes, where Tyler Henderson’s warm keys and Tony Glausi’s radiant trumpet help the tune build into an upbeat mood, and “Do It Again” follows with a rich climate that benefits from Joey Ranieri’s cozy bass and Jarien Jamanila’s playful alto sax.

“I’ll Love You Just The Same” lands at the halfway point, where Joe Peri’s agile drumming suits the poetic singing, while “Alfie” mesmerizes us via the soft singing and Aaron Matson’s lovely guitar playing.

Deeper still, “Loving You” recruits Nathan Farrell’s well timed vocals that complement Brown’s emotive presence, and “Somewhere” finishes with Iona Batchelder’s cello alongside the powerful and soaring singing.

An artist with an exceptional career in front of her, Brown’s performance is stunning and the originals resonate just as well as the standards thanks to this timeless first album.

Travels well with: Rebecca Kilgore- A Little Taste: A Tribute To Dave Frishberg; Olivia Foschi- A Window Within

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Growing Pains

Fun Machine, 2025

9/10

Listen to Growing Pains

Now 10 albums deep, Andy Frasco and his band return with their most mature offering yet, where life, growth and balance are covered with their fusion ways still very much intact.

“Crazy Things” starts the listen with warm acoustic guitar and Frasco’s distinct voice, before a fuller climate of thumping drums and dense guitar enters, and “Ugly On You” follows with a driving rocker that’s melodic, buzzing and invites singing-along.

Entering the middle, the balladry of “Tears In My Cocaine” is a heartfelt moment that even uses strings, while “Swinging For The Fences” recruits G. Love and Eric Krasno for the harmonica and sax fueled album highlight that’s both gritty and harmonic.

The title track resides near the end and is an anthemic moment via Frasco's signature ‘party’ energy that’s also wise, and “Easier” exits with group vocals and a jam band feel that’s enlightening.

Certainly his most personal album to date, Frasco still has plenty of his reckless ideas present, but the softer moments explore other avenues he excels in, where the folk, funk, jazz, blues and rock help make this one of his best yet, which is no easy feat.

Travels well with: Andy Frasco & The U.N.- Change Of Pace; Kendall Street Company- The Year The Earth Stood Still: Ninurta

Brody Buster

Redemption

Self-Released, 2025

9/10

Listen to Redemption

The multi-instrumentalist, Brody Buster, returns with his first album in 8 years, and he brings an excellent cast for these 9 bluesy originals.

Buster’s unmistakable harmonica and soulful voice opens “Can You Hear Me”, which is a powerful anthem, and “Born To Be Bad” follows with Jackie Myers’ playful organ and Ian Pond’s thumping drums for the bluesy spirit.

“Working For The Devil” and “Wish These Blues Would Stop” land in the middle. The former is a bouncy and dance floor worthy moment that enlists Terry Dry’s playful bass, while the latter allows for Jacque Gardutte’s animated rhythm section to shine via much melody and Buster’s booming pipes.

“This Time I Got The Blues” arrives near the end and is a calm moment of intimacy and reflection that benefits from Buster’s forthright singing, and “The Wants” exits and pounds with an infectious energy that’ll get your body moving and shaking.

Brody recently went through a rough patch, and he’s come out on the other side sober and with one of the best blues albums in recent history.

Travels well with: Sean Chambers- Sean Chambers Live with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section; Kelly’s Lot- The Blues Remind Me

Grupo Pagán

Power

Subcat, 2025

9/10

Listen to Power

A long running outfit with a penchant for World Music ideas, Grupo Pagán recruits some excellent guests for these 10 originals that don’t shy away from fusion nods.

The rhythmic title track opens, where Edgar Pagán’s lively bass and soaring vocals are met with Emedin Rivera’s frisky drumming and plenty of animated percussion, and “Milagros” follows with Jim O’Mahony’s soft guitar and Bill DiCosimo’s moody keys adding much to the distinct intimacy.

Halfway through, “Oye ese ritmo” features Jimmy Haslip on keyboards amid Pagán’s expressive singing for the heartfelt delivery, while “Padrino” allows for Dave Donley’s atypical percussion to unfold via a mesmerizing quality.

“Give To Receive”, the album’s best tune, lands near the end, and makes great use of Melissa Gardener’s vibrant horn alongside the colorful melodies, and “Camila Vida Mia” exits with Irv Lyons Jr’s fluid guitar and soulful backing vocals that complement Shane Patterson’s thumping drums and worldly energy.

Another excellent installment of Grupo Pagán’s work, the meshing of funk, blues, jazz, Timba and Latin rhythm makes for a globally enjoyable effort that few others could parallel.

Travels well with: The Beveled Edges- I Guess We’re Not Alone; Wayne Alpern- Gotham

Pekoe Cat

Jungle Cop

Light Organ, 2019

8/10

Listen to Jungle Cop

The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Kyle Woolven, this Canadian troubadour took the DIY route with this eclectic album, recording the entire affair at home.

“Invisibility Cloak” starts the listen with a creative and adventurous version of electro-pop meets indie-rock, and “Door Knockers” follows with acoustic guitars and a bright setting of melody with falsetto vocals.

Further on, “A Mermaid Season” is full of buzzing synth manipulation, while “Underwater Talkers” follows that lead with a busy display of ‘80s nods with plenty of dynamic interplay between the noisemakers.

Near the end, “Weary Of The Clown” is a meticulous and thriving display of massive skill, and the quirky, warm and jangly “My Baby” exits the album as fluid and memorable as it started.

Despite Woolven’s process of throwing ideas into each song and working on them bit by bit before finishing and moving to the next one, Jungle Cop flows seamlessly with a strong sense indie-pop prowess that warrants repeated listens.

Travels well with: MGMT- MGMT; Neon Indian- Psychic Chasms