
Faye Webster - Kingston
Meet Secretly Canadian’s latest signing, Faye Webster. Her debut single on the iconic indie label is “Kingston,” a lush and romantic ode to new love and Southern summers. Webster was formerly signed to Atlanta’s Awful Records, a collective known for rap artists like Playboi Carti. Not afraid to blend genres of folk, hip-hop and R&B, “Kingston” is a dreamy trip. This is reflected in its accompanying music video that looks like it could’ve been directed by Petra Collins — but it was actually made by the 21 year old herself. Featured on Pitchfork’s latest “What’s Good” playlist, Webster is definitely one to watch as a burgeoning artist in indie folk. Aside from her musical talents, Webster is also a recognized photographer in her hometown of Atlanta. She’s shot hip-hop stars like Offset, Lil Yachty and D.R.A.M., along with an ad campaign for Nike Airmax 97. With an already impressive back catalogue, “Kingston” is the first single of Webster’s upcoming sophomore album.
— Olivia Clark on November 30, 2018
Henry Jamison - The Wilds
Henry Jamison is a storyteller at heart. It may be in his blood — his father, a classical composer, and his mother, an English professor — but Jamison is a writer and artist in his own right, evidenced by his debut album The Wilds (released October 27th). Beyond writing, recording and arranging the album all on his own, Jamison has a special ability to bring each track to life. Take his song, “The Wilds”: it’s instrumentally rich without being overbearing, letting Jamison’s narrative whisk you away. “The Wilds” sounds like an old-time American love story - unassuming and familiar, but nevertheless, still surprising.
— Natasha Cucullo on January 7, 2018
Moses Sumney - Plastic
Los Angeles genre-bending artist Moses Sumney released his gorgeous and ethereal debut album Aromanticism into the world this September. Sumney has made a big impression on artists like Solange and Sufjan Stevens for good reason. His infusion of soul and folk come together on this album in a way that leaves us begging for more. A prime example of this heavenly blend is found on the third song of the album, “Plastic.” A previous version of the song can be heard on the first season of Issa Rae’s HBO series, Insecure. This new version serves as one of the more simplistic songs on the album, featuring just a fingerpicked electric guitar, a synth and Sumney’s captivating voice. The hook of the song repeats the line “my wings are made of plastic,” each time sung in a slightly different way than it was before, continuing to imbue the phrase with new meaning. This song of vulnerability, self-awareness and secret-spilling is the kind that you can leave on repeat and get lost in for hours.
— Dara Bankole on October 22, 2017