Jamie Woon: Breathing in the Night Air
Today’s fave: silky-voiced singer Jamie Woon
A random friendly share got me interested in Jamie Woon’s “Night Air.” The song’s sparse, acoustic-meets-subtly-electronic sound was surprisingly instant. Normally slow-burners like this one take a few listens to grab me, but I was into this song immediately. And what a delight it was to learn that his album, “Mirrorwriting,” is chock full of similarly enchanting mid-tempo tunes. Woon’s voice has an unmistakeable R&B sheen to it, while the backing music adds depth while remaining light and airy. The production hints at inspiration from artists like “Ruby Blue”-era Roisin Murphy (on the track “Lady Luck”), Sade, and even Fever Ray. “Mirrorwriting” is easily one of the finest chill-out albums of the past few years.
“Mirrorwriting” does not appear to have been released in the US yet, but you can get Jamie Woon’s “Night Air” EP on iTunes. Also check him out on Facebook and YouTube.
