Class Actress’ debut EP “Journal of Ardency,” released on Grizzly Bear Chris Taylor’s Terrible Records, brilliantly honors ‘80s new wave but looks forward with a discerning eye. Elizabeth Harper, the heavenly voice behind Class Actress, Scott Rosenthal and producer Mark Richardson extrapolate the best elements from the past and carefully construct modern electropop masterpieces. From the sexy, slithering romp “Journal of Ardency” to the breezy, sweet serenade “Let Me Take You Out,” the band flexes its wide range of abilities. The songs maintain the perfect balance of alluring vibrancy and dark undertones, and this lethal combination forces listeners to play the EP on repeat. The beats will infiltrate listeners’ minds, Harpers’ voice will entrance them, and the sparkling synths will stay in their hearts. – Read Nancy Chow’s interview with Elizabeth Harper here. Read the older Deli interview from 2007 here.