Despite the dreamy air and lilting phrases, Rachel Goodrich’s "Baby, Now We’re Even" is textured with melancholia. Hers is music set to that scene on the beach, just as the sun sets and the tourists dissipate; alone with the sand sticking to your heels and cascades of pink and orange hanging low over the tide. Vintage vibes and lo-fi hiss are the vehicle for her beautifully heart-wrenching songwriting. It’s delicate pop executed with a nostalgic backwards glance. The 50’s style girl-group backing vocals are the icing on the cake to this blissfully charming tune. A full length is expected out on April Fool’s Day. Catch her live playing with her all-female trio, Rachel Goodrich & The GRRLS at Pehrspace on March 22. – Jacqueline Caruso
