PUMAROSA

The Witch (Fiction Records) Album

Debut album from London fivepiece Pumarosa who have created quite a buzz of anticipation with their live performances. They don’t disappoint with some impassioned music and lyrics. Frontwoman and visual artist Isabel MunozNewsome is a star turn gracing songs that have both beauty and power. Her bandmates back her up skilfully welding the influences of several genres to create a special sound. At times there is a feel of Siouxsie and the Banshees rebooted for 2017 – no bad thing

– but they have enough originality to transcend comparisons. Crucially, they have that rare ability to produce moments in songs (Dragonfly, Honey) that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.