Shayfer James

Add Date: October 18 

Artist: Shayfer James 

Album: Counterfeit Arcade 

Label: Strike Line 

Genre: Rock, folk 

Comments: From the promoter: "The album swaggers with danceable dark anthems, harrowing ballads, and experiments in chaos. The piano-driven follow-up to last year's The Owl & The Elephant, Counterfeit Arcade lures listeners into a tightrope spun from guys and gin, strung above a pit of contagious melodies and grandiose arrangements."

This album is full of dark, almost Phantom of the Opera-esque vocal melodies and movements. The album is theatrical at its core, swinging from slow to fast, empty to overflowing, soft to loud. Shayfer James definitely portrays a consistently high level of chaos throughout the album. Start with 8, 2 and 3.