Songstress, vocalist, and keyboardist Lachi, and her band, Jamie Diaz (Bass), Andre Donatien (guitar), and Jimmy Fontanez (drums) combine their skills to generate an enchanting and airy style of piano-driven rock. Lachi distinguishes herself from a straightforward soul singer by adding exotic flair to her nuanced tone, channeling spiritual roots as she sings about beauty, determination, and human nature on the melancholy “ Ugly Girl,” syncopated “ Slow Down,” and haunting rock track, “ Dear Happiness,” from Lachi’ s self-titled, third album released this past summer. Album standout, “ We Can Fly” opens with robotic, muffled vocals and lo-fi recording quality which transition to uplifting clarity. Lachi offers an alternative to alternative rock, and her enthusiasm for her art is made clear through her impassioned performances. Lachi will be playing the CMJ Music Marathon at The Village Underground on October 23.- Meijin Bruttomesso