Panorama

Joy and anxiety come together on Panorama, Hélène Barbier's new album. Characterized by haunting melodies, stripped-down choruses, and a subtle layer of nonchalance that reinforces the magnetism of the songs, this avant-pop album was born in response to the stress caused by certain events that disrupted the daily life of the Montreal singer and bassist. Panorama delivers a symphony of gooey jangle pop riffs, throaty melodies, and tangled grooves that recall a dying jukebox spitting out its last perfect song.