Secret Beasts from Clara Engel

Despite being released over a year ago, it's probably safe to say Secret Beats from Montreal's Clara Engel hasn't been given enough attention. Her sound combines avant garde folk, an androgynous voice and poetic lyrics (reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Tom Waits). You can sample Engel's entire catalog on Bandcamp and download the track "Lick My Fins" for free. [claraengel.bandcamp.com]