Sweden’s Sandra Sumie Nagano is the sister of a musician many will be familiar with, Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano, but sharing that genetic talent aside, the former’s new solo project holds little in common with the latter’s electro-pop approach. “It was not a style or a sudden choice,” says Sandra of her hushed acoustic debut, “but more me playing my guitar and having two small children so I could not make much noise.” Not unlike the Velvet Underground’s stolen equipment inspiring a pared-down sound on their self-titled 1969 record, “Show Talked Windows” finds SUMIE embracing limitations, carving out an intimate, dreamlike gem in the process. Hear the first taste of her December debut above (via The Autumn Roses).
