Lawrence Arabia, Andrew Keoghan

[SYMPHONIC MELANCHOLY] New Zealander James Milne’s brilliant 2009 release Chant Darling is the ultimate how-to on melodic pop. The songwriting mind behind Lawrence Arabia toured extensively in the record’s wake, never developing the sizable fan base we all thought he deserved. With new album The Sparrow, Milne expresses his disgust with Pro Tools and moves toward the minimalist. Echoing the elegant sparseness of Serge Gainsbourg and the chilling musical tension of David Byrne, Milne has made another lasting impression—though, this time, it’s a bit darker, a bit eerier and a bit more orchestral.  

Where: Mississippi Studios
Phone: 288-3895
Address: 3939 N Mississippi Ave.
Website: www.mississippistudios.com