On her new album, Fire On Marzz, New Zealand singer/songwriter Benee joins the ranks of artists like Clairo, Mallrat, and others in proving once again that new-age, “bedroom pop” is helping mainstream music move in the right direction. The Auckland-born songstress flows smoothly over up-tempo drumbeats and groovy basslines on tracks like Soaked and Evil Spider, with other songs taking a more relaxed and smooth R&B tone, as shown by Wishful Thinking and Want Me Back slowing things down and taking it easy. At only 19, Benee creates a seemingly vulnerable and reflective project full of emotion, while still maintaining the radio-friendly style and sound that got her close to the top of the New Zealand Hot 40. While it’s not an artistic masterpiece by any means, this album has undeniable mass appeal, which is partially what makes it so great. It is a glimpse into the future of the radio, if there is one, and one of those albums that you could turn on at a kickback and nobody would complain. Benee is an exciting new face in the industry, and she’s clearly just getting started.
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Benee – Fire On Marzz
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