This is the kind of song that arrives in such a cloud of beautiful, heart-breaking vulnerability that it stops me in my tracks, instantly planting me in the moment. On Hunting Points, Helsinki-based pop trio Aves have partnered with the Icelandic artist JFDR to create a spectacularly delicate piece of music.
Together, Aves and JFDR have combined the former’s warm instrumental soundscapes with JFDR’s ethereal vocals. JFDR’s performance here is really spellbinding, and I’m impressed with the delicate way Aves have embellished it, without overpowering something so delicate. Gentle melodic keys create a dream-like aesthetic, with loose percussion and layered synths giving the song a cinematic feel.
As we coast into the holiday season, Aves and JFDR have created the kind of record that feels like a warm hug, and I’m here for it.