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Kai Palmer discovers a sophisticated pop album from New Zealand band LEISURE
Nettwerk
Released: 12.09.25
Welcome To The Mood’s title track sets the tone just right: a jazzy, sophisto-pop opener that feels as though you’ve just sat down for an intimate performance.
On this album, the band replace loops and drum-breaks with more emphasis on sonic tranquillity: the proof is in tracks like The Colour Of The Sound, where buoyant guitar flicks bounce off melting vocals, and Sundown, where the soft groove tows you in deeper.
Beach House and Desert Moon Sky are airy and full of longing, overall confirming that this album, with its live feel, isn’t designed to be energetic: instead, you’re being serenaded to the best of the band’s ability, without any distractions.
