Francesca Belcourt | Hush Hush EP

Francesca Belcourt is a poet. If you stripped the songs from her latest EP of their musical elements – the soundscapes crafted by a ukulele, delicate piano melodies, sparse percussion, subtle electronic components, and stunning harmonies – the words could stand, and powerfully so, on their own. And they did- Belcourt tends to write her lyrics first, crafting the production afterwards.

As is the case with all her work, there’s nothing dull or repetitive about Hush Hush. It’s spontaneous and playful, both in its light-hearted and melancholic moments. You can listen to the entire album via Soundcloud below, but if you wish to show some tangible support, head over to Bandcamp here and offer a donation in exchange for a copy of the album. She’ll even throw in a custom signed (not scanned) typewritten lyric of any of the five songs.

I look forward to seeing this girl live.

[ Francesca Belcourt ]