Last night’s Ja Ja Ja was one of the best yet. The monthly Scandinavian night, co-run by some of the people who also look after The Line Of Best Fit, is always a fun way to investigate some new music – and a good reminder of the importance Scandinavian governments are placing on the export of their bands.
But last night was particularly good for one reason: Philco Fiction. The Norwegian three-piece already have an album out, and have played pretty extensively in Scandinavia, but this was one of their first UK excursions. Their deconstructed disco is bookended by icy synths on one side, and bombastic, pop-hit vocal harmonies on the other. ‘Portrait Of Silence’ is their set-closer; a eulogic track that brings to mind Soap & Skin. Stream that below – but also make sure that you listen to the spectacular ‘Help’, released last year, but surely dying for a re-release.
- Mariah Carey details 20th anniversary release of The Emancipation of Mimi
- Lizzo debuts new song "Don’t Make Me Love You" on SNL
- Japanese Breakfast covers "On Melancholy Hill" by Gorillaz at Coachella
- Finn Wolfhard shares new single, "Trailers after dark"
- FOCUS Wales Film Festival unveils its largest programme to date
- Watch performance of "One Of These Days" from Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII
- Shygirl, COBRAH, Boys Noize and more to feature on LSDXOXO mixtape, DGTL ANML
Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday
Bon Iver
SABLE, fABLE
Mamalarky
Hex Key
Florist
Jellywish
