Everything about Illinois newcomer Kiiara's aesthetic suggests a project born of bedroom sessions, from her selfie promo photograph to debut song 'Gold''s giddily glitch-ridden melody. Taken from her first EP, Meet Me In The Cornfield, 'Gold' is a collaboration with ace producer Felix Snow, who has previously laid down beats for SZA and Gallant. As far as initial offerings go, Kiiara has pulled way ahead of the pack with this smart slice of futuristic pop. The bedroom was never going to constrain a talent this big for long. - DC