During my chat with Miniboone last month I asked, as I usually do, what artists they were really digging. Ava Luna topped their recommendations and for good reason. This troupe of Brooklyn music makers have tapped into doo wop-ish electro vein and are rocking it for all it’s worth. Lofty synths are paired with the delectable of the group’s lady harmonies then mussed up with some chewy bass and gritty samples.
Opting for a restrained experimentation Ava Luna’s lure is in their mix of soul and space. There is something immediately accessible about their sound but the more you listen the more you recognize their tweaks and zings. They’ve got quite a few shows all over New York in the coming weeks so, if you’re in the area I suggest you give them a try.
FYI … You can listen to their full album, streaming here:
http://psycho-somatic.blogspot.com/2010/04/ava-luna.html