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Holly Miranda: The Magician's Private Library

Spellbinding solo debut from former Jealous’ Girlfriends frontwoman “Open up your head, we found a secret,” Holly Miranda promises on “Forest Green Oh Forest Green,” the first track of her debut LP. The soulful Brooklynite could well be referring to her album itself, which is strewn with hidden gems furnished by David Sitek’s deft production and Miranda’s skillful songwriting. High points are plentiful; on “Waves,” Sitek’s pitter-patter percussion buoys Miranda’s stirring delivery, and the shimmering guitar hooks and cymbal splashes that open “Joints” underscore her spectral narrative of being haunted by unrequited love. With a voice as gauzy as Miranda’s,...  read more

Best of What's Next: Holly Miranda

Holly Miranda seems to be most alive when she's snoozing...  read more

Download Holly Miranda's “Forest Green Oh Forest Green”

Download Holly Miranda's "Forest Green Oh Forest Green" here.Miranda's debut full-length album, The Magician's Private Library, comes out Feb. 23 on XL....  read more