MP3: Jonna Lee - The light
Fall drops like a hammer up here in the Pacific Northwest. As soon as we hit the Autumnal Equinox the wind kicks up, the temperature drops ~10 degrees (that's Fahrenheit, should you be wondering) and the leaves start turning colors with full vigor. Of course that demands a soundtrack, so may I suggest "The light" from Jonna Lee? If her first album was reminiscent of early Cardigans, the new EP "This war" is her "Gran turismo". The verses are all rhythm section, dark and clattering, but it drops out completely on the first chorus, opening up into major chords and a bright airiness worthy of the title. Like the hard slant of sunshine going into winter, it's a welcome respite from the cold, but it's not completely innocent either. And her closing lines, though muted, are a challenge. Yep, a proper setup for my favorite time of year.
Jonna Lee - The light