Song of the Day: Novella - Land Gone

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards, is "Land Gone" by Novella from the 2015 album Land on Sinderlyn Records.

Novella - Land Gone (MP3)

With the release of their debut, Land, UK’s Novella revels in bringing the listener into the headwaters and wellspring of the band's original dreamy, hazy sound. Steeped in 90’s aesthetics and influence, the songs themselves come off as fine-tuned and alluring - you can feel your body unwind along with the music while staying on edge for the gungy sting in the tail. With its rainy day pop swing, "Land Gone" plays off the dichotomies Novella have come to love: playful retro-futurist swirling chords and straight edge rhythmic ambience. Hollie Warren’s vocal harmonies, layered seven inches thick, make "Land Gone" a refreshing solvent of sound, spilling into our laps like a Slurpee on a hot summer day.

Keep up to date with Novella by keeping an eye on their Facebook and official pages. For now treat your eyes as well as your ears to the official video for today's featured song below.