The first time I heard her I thought I was listening to an old song, very sinple melodies, a bit frenchy with just the guitar and a longing voice. Then I watched the music video and thought she could be an indonesian or Filipino singer who is featured on the Asian Music Platform on MTV.
Her first single Bitter Heart has been picked up by Walmart in the US and a soft drink company in the Netherdlands to be used in their advertising campaign.
The melodies may sound innocent but her music's pretty dark.. talks about non-conformist lovers, drug abuse and separation... boy don't we know about THOSE things!
Her music is honest and clear and simple. I love her lilting voice, reminds me of Joanna Wang, Regina Spektor and harks of Billie Holiday too.
I'm looking forward for her to have her gigs here in KL. Maybe at Damansara.. ~chuckles~
She is Zee Avi! Go listen to her music and be entertained and relaxed and have a laugh too.
Here's where you can listen to her self titled album. My favourites? Poppy, Honey Bee and Kantoi.
Oh and p/s She's Malaysian. *Suddenly feeling nationalistic pride*. ~laughs~