First things first, I am a little bit obsessed with the name of the band. Gazelle & the Bear is just somehow so wholesome?

Most importantly, these guys make amazing music. There is so much going on in "Joy" that I think I will have hard times putting all of it on paper. I'm getting very strong Hiatus Kaiyote vibes, but a little less of modern jazz, but a bit more of R'n'B (hopefully this makes at least a little bit of sense). I've listened to the track on repeat and I love it in its entirety, but the change of pace/piano which kicks in so strongly kind of mid track with all the vocals getting intertwined is my absolute favourite part of the track. Too good.

posted by Anna
March 2021