Gravitating towards fellow singer-songwriters such as Patti Smith, Angel Olsen and PJ Harvey, ROCH is a dream-pop newcomer demanding attention. The 21 year old, musician and sculpture student continues to announce herself with a beautifully assured and hazy new outing, overflowing with poise and a gentle underlying darkness. A effortlessly floating vocal pours out over slowly swelling, tender accompaniment creating the haunting, emotional atmosphere. "You are my first love, Vienna" she pines with a gracefulness that recalls the aforementioned genre legends while bringing ROCH sweeping into the contemporary art-pop world. Catch the talented newcomer at a South East London residency throughout July. -G.O'B