Babehoven. Great conceit! They're a young, all female, 'sad girl pop' band from LA, led by the wonderfully named Maya Bon. I can tell you little more about them except that Solemnis, the four track suite of songs they released last month is just great. Here it is if you wish to investigate further.
Four songs that are slightly introspective, but quietly confident, with jangling guitar support and determinedly delivered vocals. On Boiled Rice, Icelake and Right Hand Maya comes across as a better adjusted and much nicer Courtney Love, playing Doll Parts for happy people.
Then on Lena she shakes her hair loose and turns a bit Liz Phair. These comparisons are only an attempt to orient you as to where this is coming from. The songs stand fine on their own feet. Babehoven are not quite as solemn as they might want to come across here. There's a sly wit and deft invention at play throughout Solemnis. Altogether excellent!
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