New Music Critique: Chandler Juliet

Ambient with a back beat, Chandler Juliet's “Speechless” and “First Move” present the singer as a cool, calculating seductress. On the first song she promises to leave her man at a loss for words. On the latter, she challenges her prospective lover to step up and seal the deal. Though “Speechless” is downright catchy, we feel the artist needs to bring more energy to the game. Why so shy? She reveals a wholly different persona on the inspirational “The Fight,” a sunny, catchy pop arrangement where she displays a sweetly soulful vulnerability. Overall, we advise Juliet (who’s got a nice resonant raspiness) to work with a vocal producer who can inspire and guide her to match the music’s intensity.