An exercise in brilliantly deceptive understatement, Around showcases the formidable vocal talent of Sydney’s Ngaiire over a stripped back core of Casiotone beats. There’s an immense lyrical depth on offer, contextualising the tribulations of a break-up within a hypothetical wartime. Sounding like a more intimate Janelle Monae, Ngaiire is giving every indication that her debut album Lamentations, out Friday July 12, could well be one of the standout local releases of the year.
Ngaiire : Around
