Ashlyn Uribe, Bruce Hazel & John William Harrell, Solis

With powerful vocals, bright production and sensual yet raw lyrics, Ashlyn Uribe stakes a foothold in a genre of irresistible tunes that mirror her listeners’ lofty hopes, deepest dreams and harrowing disappointments. Hazel (Temperance League) and Harrell (Hectorina) cross the crooning cool of Harry Nilsson with the enthusiastic creep factor of a sideshow carnival barker. It’s always great to hear Leonardo and Kellie Solis’ band SOLLIS’ dark, often winsome brand of dreamlike electronic pop.