Best New Music Albums From yeule and L'Rain, Plus Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Her Perfect 10 Record
Oct 12, 2023
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Puja Patel, Jeremy Larson, and Ryan Dombal discuss the latest Best New Music picks from yeule and L'Rain. They dive into Yule's background, musical influences, and the evolution of their sound. The hosts analyze L'Rain's album 'I Killed Your Dog', exploring its themes, documentary-like quality, and departure from the artist's usual style. Olivia Rodrigo joins to talk about her perfect ten album, 'Jagged Little Pill' by Alanis Morissette, and how it empowered her as a young adult.
Yeule's latest album, Soft Scars, explores themes of self-care and mental health, showcasing a departure from their previous electronic pop sound.
L'Rain's album, I Killed Your Dog, blends elements of R&B, jazz, rock, soul, and psychedelia, challenging traditional notions of accessibility and experimental music.
Deep dives
Yule's Soft Scars: A Rock and Roll Departure
Yule's latest album, Soft Scars, takes a surprising departure from their previous electronic pop sound. The album explores themes of self-care, mental health, and self-perception, with Yule offering a compelling and personal perspective. The songs draw influence from a range of genres, including classic and formative rock, shoegaze, and even 90s alt-rock. Yule's vocals are fierce and captivating, with each track meticulously produced and thought through. Soft Scars is an album that manages to be both intimate and expansive, pushing the boundaries of genre and delivering a unique and engaging musical experience.
Lorraine's I Killed Your Dog: An Unconventional Journey
Lorraine's album, I Killed Your Dog, defies easy categorization, blending elements of R&B, jazz, rock, soul, and psychedelia. The album showcases Lorraine's confrontational and unconventional style, with lyrics that cover themes of love, breakups, and self-reflection. The songs on the album are filled with unexpected twists and turns, with Lorraine drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical influences. The album's brevity adds to its impact, with Lorraine delivering a diverse and thought-provoking collection of songs that challenge traditional notions of accessibility and experimental music.
Olivia Rodrigo's Perfect Ten: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
In an interview, Olivia Rodrigo shared her admiration for the album Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette, which she considers a flawless and iconic record. Rodrigo recalls how the album opened her eyes to the power of music and its ability to express raw and honest emotions. She was particularly drawn to the album's fearless and candid lyrics, which pushed the boundaries of what could be said in music. Jagged Little Pill resonated with Rodrigo on a deeply personal level, inspiring her own musical journey and shaping her perspective on self-expression and authenticity.
Puja Patel, Jeremy Larson, and Ryan Dombal dissect recent Best New Music picks by pop futurist-turned-alt rocker yeule and the evocative, genre-flouting artist L’Rain. Plus: Olivia Rodrigo stops by to talk about one of her all-time favorite records in our new segment, My Perfect 10.