Cross Record: Be Good

image It was a pleasure working with Emily Cross of Cross Record to press her first full-length LP Be Good.

Be Good leaves the listener trembling. A myriad of sounds — strings, clarinet, flute, steel drum, bells, tape distortion, and other instrumentation — support Emily Cross’ enchanting vocals, which are so captivating that the silences are like black holes. Her raw, unadorned sound, perhaps most akin to young Cat Power or Jana Hunter, is a breath of fresh air. Like her music, Cross’ lyrics are striking in their simplicity, conjuring a dark beauty that is delicately realized by a musician beyond her years.
Listen to a few tracks and order the limited edition white vinyl LP or a digital download here.