I once had the good fortune of hearing this duo perform at a friend’s summer garden party. I was absolutely transfixed. “Ase Chonguri” is a stunning example of what makes The Lonely Coast so very good. This song has the weight of a dirge. It feels like a deep ache of bittersweet longing. Valerie Holt and Anne Matthews’ close vocal harmonies and precisely plucked accompaniment summon a sublime pang of emotion. Listen to it twice.
Don’t miss The Lonely Coast’s set at the Ball of Wax 69 release show this Sunday, 12/17 at the Rabbit Box Theater!