LISTEN: Lunar Maria - Beginnings

Camera shy.

Lunar Maria is the new project from Bluejay's Matthew Livick. And while it recalls the sound of that band to an extent, this solo venture illustrates the impressive scope of his artistic vision as he both wrote and performed every part on Lunar Maria's debut, a 2-song EP entitled Beginnings, which was released yesterday. It's an anthemic, electrifying set of electro pop that leaves little to be desired.

The EP's second track "Roger" is like Passion Pit, Peter Gabriel, and Talking Heads hanging out with its layers of synthesizers framing wily guitar riffs and progressions. Take that for what you will as I haven't slept much recently -- so I may be crazy -- but I can say with certainty that it's slick, fun, a pinch abstract, and quietly profound to make for a strong debut.

Livick is donating every cent earned on the release to The Trevor Project. Grab/hear the whole thing below.