We had the honor of premiering the first ever video from Laeticia Acra aka Japan, Man a few months back, for her single "Stop Staring", which remains one of the dreamiest and most instantly endearing songs of 2019. Today, the 14-year-old Beirut artist more than delivers on the promise and charm of that debut with another wonderfully lilting, understated soft-funk gem in new track "T
We were immediately charmed about a month back after encountering "Stop Staring", the irresistible and undeniably promising debut single from Beirut's Laeticia Acra, aka Japan, Man. It's a dreamy, youthful jam that reminds us a bit of Clairo's endearing bedroom pop (Acra is a big fan), with an infectious, Men I Trust-esque soft funk vibe and a sparkling chorus that's impossible to shake
New single from Beirut, out June 14 on Pompeii. Grab the limited 7" on red vinyl (and preview the b-side, "Goshen") here, and catch the band here in Dallas on Monday with Twin Sister.
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