Australian / German singer/songwriter CHRISTA VI has been crafting her sound over a number of years both independently and through collaborations with fellow artists such as Box of Wolves from Canada (Electronic Rumors) and Australian songwriter Ben Salter (ABC Music).
The title track of Christa Vi’s latest offering — ‘Makeshift Happiness’ — has been co-produced by Dalston-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew McDonnell who has worked with the likes of Petite Noir, Suns & Crystal Fighters.
The EP also features remixes by Kentucky-born beat-master DJ AMTRAC (Blanco Y Negro) and L.A’s Small Pyramids (Glasgow Underground) — with both artists putting their signature stamp on Christa’s unique brand of synth-centric indiepop.
We listened to lead track Makeshift Happiness:
This has a perfect percolating rhythm — with long branches of synth.
The voice saunters gracefully with slinky style and swishy creaminess…
It’s strong, without being bitter. It bites, without leaving blemish.
Here is spotless charm. A purrgasm of delights…
Words: @neilmach 2015 ©
Main Image by Jon Enoch Photography
Link: https://www.facebook.com/ChristaViMusic
‘Makeshift Happiness the EP – Christa Vi’ is set for release on 25th September via Christa’s own record label, Tangelo Records.
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