Pavvla Essentials

Flittering between half-whispered melodies, Barcelona native Pavvla (aka Paula Jornet) sings songs that could soundtrack the glow of the horizon before sunset. On the likes of “Secretly Hoping You Catch Me Looking”, slow-tempo rhythms and electric piano tones capture the crepuscular mood. Elsewhere, swelling synths crackle with energy, delicate guitar figures reverberate and, as on “Tired”, hip-hop-influenced beats snap to attention. Over the mix, Pavvla’s voice glides between drowsy and demure, adding to a vibe as blissed out as it is charged with anticipation for the night to come.