Frankie Rose: Interstellar

     Frankie Rose has been around the indie rock block.  The Brooklyn native has been part of such acclaimed acts as the Dum Dum Girls, Crystal Stilts, and Vivian Girls.  Between time spent between her respective bands, Rose is able to work on some solo stuff.  For her latest release, Interstellar she dropped her backing band, and created a pretty album showcasing her bare bones talent.
     Where many solo albums are just a B-Side offshoot of the artist's original band, Rose clearly desired to her find her own sound. as Interstellar completely sheds her garage rock sound for delicate cerebral textures.  There is still some reverb in her songs, but the ambiance of Interstellar floats spaciously.  The fuzz is replaced for intricately placed echoes, making Interstellar a collection of romantic soundscapes, reminiscent of the new wave pop of the 80s. She uses the studio well, utilizing horn and chorus effects to layer her sound, but still keeping it soft and expansive.  By reinventing herself and trying something new, Frankie has created one of the dreamiest releases of 2012.