New York’s electric pop artist, Blonde Maze is the project of self-produced Amanda Steckler whose sound is anchored on a dreamy blend of woven piano, electronic marimbas and layered vocal harmonies. Her newest single ‘Thunder’ is a translucent dive into melodic bliss that needs only a repeat button. Her 2015 debut EP ‘Oceans’ was very well received, going to #18 on Spotify’s ‘US Viral’ chart, and receiving attention from MTV’s ‘Radar’, and BBC Radio 1 among other channels. She is currently armed with a new and improved material, and another EP slated for 2018 release. – Vernon McGhee