Ora Cogan plays a unique blend of psychedelic folk, dark wave ambient and experimental dream pop. Her new album Crickets is scheduled for a full release later this year, but is currently sharing two tracks to listen to now. Title track “Crickets” presents a circular time signature via cascading guitar figure and bell chime percussion. Ms. Cogan’s vocals emerge unexpectedly and float above the defined rhythm, adhering to a much looser structure. A variety of keyboard synths are employed, creating pulsating textures underneath changing segments. There are elements of Fairport Convention’s Sandy Denny and Renaissance’s Annie Haslam in the sweetly powerful vocal phrasing and loose psych-folk performance. Second track “The Light” builds off of a tambourine and snare percussion pattern with syncopated counter strikes. Ora’s vocals feel more intimate here, leaning closer to the ethereal charm of Kate Bush. Ms. Cogan will be appearing at Union Pool on 05/14. – Dave Cromwell