Oakland’s own Ayla Nereo, one half of the sibling duo BeatBeat Whisper, swoons on her latest, entitled "Floating Felt." Sparingly utilizing delicate finger-plucking methods and the occasional piano, chimes, and violin, the lucid instrument here is Ayla’s voice. Her voice is a mechanism dedicated to the running consciousness of her lyrics – their enchanted visions like a fantastical child drinking in her surroundings and blooming ideas. "Floating Felt" is aptly titled, as a collection of hovering harmonies and comfortable decadence.- Julianne Wagner
