In her debut EP (to be released soon, but most tracks are available for streaming on her Soundcloud page) Batya passes an important litmus test for any emerging songwriter: being able to convincingly convey emotion. A self-described dream pop artist, the 19 year old New York artist introduces herself with "What’s my name," a track that walks the line between folk and pop ballad. Batya’s best asset is her haunting, ringing yet expressive voice, which drips with sadness in a way that resonates well with the song’s somber tone. Her lyrics too do a good job of conveying the track’s emotional qualities, as she asks herself a series of existential questions that remain unanswered. It’s a promising start for a young artist, and its hopefully one she’ll be able to capitalize on for future efforts. You can check out her track below, and catch Batya live at Rockwood on 11/12. — Henry Solotaroff-Webber
