Micachu is Londoner Mica Levi, a 21-year-old singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, who even makes her own instruments like the Chu, an adapted guitar that she named after herself. Although she was classically trained from a young age, her compositions are decidedly non-classical. Micachu & The Shapes' superb debut, Jewellery, is informed by a hodgepodge of styles: electronic/hip-hop beats, found-sound samples and choppy guitar are all processed into tunes that are both deceptively complex and insanely catchy. It is worth noting that electro-guru Matthew Herbert produced the album and aided with arrangements. Gang Gang Dance, Björk, Dirty Projectors, Animal Collective and Deerhoof are definitely kindred spirits, although Micachu does not necessarily sound much like any of those bands. On "Golden Phone," acoustic and electronic elements are chopped and screwed into an irresistible, syncopated bounce. It is madcap, pop perfection and, best of all, a great summer jam.Jewellery is out now on Rough Trade.
Download MP3: "Golden Phone"
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