Lunar Bloom
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
The trio of Lunar Bloom, i.e. Kelly McNamee (vocals), Jocelyn Regina (vocals, guitar, piano, Rhodes) and Brittany Robinson (guitar, vocals), made an impression on me with 2022’s Running Deep, and this earlier EP is equally cozy and inviting.
“Low Hanging Moon” opens the listen with twinkling guitar and soft, pretty vocal harmonies in the bare, poetic climate that uses piano subtly, and “Eyes” follows with mesmerizing keys complementing the very eloquent singing from the three.
The halfway spot belongs to “Monster”, where the gorgeous singing is met with more firm piano, while “Cold, Cold” enters dreamy territory with soothing wordless vocals alongside the sparse, sublime storytelling. “Sweater” exits the listen with folk friendly acoustic strumming amid the flowing harmonies that allows all the artists to explore their range.
For those looking to test the waters of the charming and intimate formula of this Toronto outfit, this quick listen will certainly appeal to those with an ear for modern-folk and the gentler side of indie-rock.
Travels well with: Caroline Wiles- Grateful; Anya Hinkle- Eden And Her Borderlands