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entertainment1d ago
Add to playlist: the maximalist melancholy of Hannah Lew and the week’s best tracks
- Hannah Lew releases a self-titled debut that spans disco, electronic, and synth-pop, signaling a bold new entry in the scene.
- Lew’s background spans Grass Widow and Cold Beat, plus roles as a record shop owner and label head shaping her artistic voice.
- Sunday, a recent single, is described as widescreen synths with expansive, dramatic drums.
- Lew’s vocal approach is noted for a warm, human center akin to Chromatics’ Ruth Radelet.
- The Guardian places Lew within a Bay Area creative scene, noting her influence and multi-disciplinary work.
- The article positions Lew’s debut as potentially a greatest hits with nine tracks.
- Lew’s work is linked to Night School Records and peers like Molly Nilsson and Teresa Winter.
- The Guardian recommends comparable artists for readers drawn to Lew’s style.
- Lew’s multifaceted career includes video work for other artists and label leadership.
- The piece frames Lew as a focal point for new synth-pop with a retro-future edge.
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