Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Medejin – “World’s Fair”

Our new friends Medejin are back with their new single “World’s Fair,” which they’ve graciously allowed us to include on Ball of Wax 57. Where their previous contribution, “Untitled 4,” was slow and contemplative, with lots of empty space and an intimate, bedroom-produced feel, “World’s Fair” starts off with a propulsive beat, and the full band (two guitars, bass, and drums) keeps the energy up through the whole song. The key elements of Medejin’s sound – Jenn Taranto’s clear, shining voice and sparkling guitar work – remain, with more and more layers of vocals swirling around each other as the song builds to a powerful close. It’s a beautiful thing to witness the evolution of this band’s sound in such a short stretch of time. I can’t wait to hear where they go next – but for now I’ll just hit play on “World’s Fair” one more time.