Mirage

Description

Molly Lewiss compositions seem to float into our ears from distant shores. Theyre otherworldly, drawn more from landscapes of dream than from anywhere you could find on a map.

Lewis is a unique presence in music today. Her trademark whistle, which brings to mind the great Peruvian soprano Yma Sumac, has graced recordings of everything from Schumann lieder and Brazilian jazz to Spaghetti Western ballads and noir lounge.

Lewiss collaborations are diverse: La Femme, Sébastien Tellier and Dr. Dre. Shes performed around the globe, at Shanghais Yuz Museum, the Cannes Film Festival, Mexico Citys Salón Los Angeles, and across the whole of New Zealand.

Lewiss 2021 debut EP, The Forgotten Edge, was produced by Tom Brenneck (Charles Bradley, Amy Winehouse). It was a critical success, drawing praise from The New York Times and NPR, and landing Lewis a spot on CBS Sunday Morning.

Now, Lewis and Brenneck have teamed up again for her second EP, Mirage, bringing aboard Brazilian guitarist Rogê, as well as percussionist Gibi Dos Santos and keyboardist Roger Manning.

Capacious and atmospheric, Mirage is Lewiss most hypnotic effort yet. Like Edens Island (1970) by eden ahbez whose Nature Boy is covered in one of Mirages standout moments the album is based on Lewiss visions of an imaginary island. The lush, oceanic textures of Mirage transport us to the sands of an unknown beach all alone or in the company weve always dreamt of keeping.

Available on Pink Glass vinyl.