Deradoorian

Add Date: May 12

Artist: Deradoorian

Album: Mind Raft EP

Label: Lovepump United

Genre: Rock, soul, blues

Comments: Mind Raft is the solo debut EP from Angel Deradoorian of Dirty Projectors. Says the record label: "The Mind Raft EP is astonishingly mature, dark, beautiful, and unexpected--if only because [it] seems to have tapped into something far older and wiser than Angel Deradoorian's 22 years would suggest. Whether it's the guitar, bass flute, or her stunning voice, Angel's musical proficiency is boundless. This is as promising as a debut can get."

I, too, am struck by Deradoorian's voice, which you can hear on Dirty Projectors' tracks, but her vocals really drive this EP. Very, very soulful, with strong hints of jazz and blues influences. Check out "High Road" and "You Carry the Deed."