
Chrystal is all northern charm and authentic attitude on “Waves”
03 August 2017, 10:58
| Written by
Aaron Powell
Bolton-based vocalist and producer Chrystal combines honest songwriting with experiential storytelling on debut “Waves”.
With nods to early Lily Allen and Katy B, new kid on the block Chrystal is taking inspiration from observations of her everyday environment and channelling those experiences into concise and detailed output.
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John Calvert, who counts NAO and Bonzai as past collaborators, produced Chrystal’s debut “Waves,” adding a distinctly urban feel to the track and offering the perfect backdrop for her quick witted and often spiky lyricisms.
"Waves" is out now.
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