Letting their songs unfold into blossoming landscapes of warm and fuzzy nostalgia, Luluc, a NYC based duo from Australia, definitely knows how to take their time. Simple juxtapositions take precedence in their lyrics: the moon and the sun, a frown and a smile, rain or shine. This tactic allows their songs to swing from uplifting to melancholic. “What a big smile, what a frown / You’re dancing and jumping like a clown / You choose the best dream to pull off / Then we move about to your song / Maybe fall down to your knees / In a world of make believe” they sing in “Without a Face,” a track full of sprawling and ambient acoustics, nostalgic images and tender playfulness. If this single’s promises are kept, their upcoming LP, ‘Passerby’ – due July 15th on Sub-Pop – might very well become a summer must-listen. See them live at Pianos this Friday (06.27) and at Rough Trade on July 14. – Jake Saunders
