Star Tracks compiles the most interesting new music from a broad range of established and emerging artists. This week’s playlist features tracks from'Only Daedalus' by U.S. Girls, from the new album 'Bless This Mess' out now on 4AD: https://usgirls.ffm.to/blessthismess
The album’s opener — which nods to the immaculate yacht rock of ’70s-era Steely Dan offers a clever musing on Daedalus, the master craftsmen of Greek mythology who created an ill-fated pair of wax wings for his son Icarus.Remy sings over an funky bounce of synths, playfully toying with the liberatory effects of impermanence. “she warns on the song’s bridge, dragging the ancient tale of hubris firmly into the present.
But ultimately, they dig deep into their roots to carve space for themselves within the vast indie rock landscape.Listen to the debut album “Good Riddance”, out now: https://GracieAbrams.lnk.to/GoodRiddance
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