Brit singer-songwriter Zuzu taps into a vein of contemporary pop music we'd usually associate more with dreamy, though understatedly brooding, American West Coast artists like Lana Del Rey. It's hardly surprising then, that Zuzu is affiliated with Lana's first UK label, Stranger Records, the record company also responsible for a string of dark-pop gems from Charlotte OC. 'Clever Gains' follows in the footsteps of 'You' - a year old now, how time flies - with atmospheric minor key piano, possessive sentimental lyrics and creeping percussion all swelling together simultaneously. If it takes Zuzu another twelve months to write a song as beautifully crushing as 'Clever Gains', we'll happily wait. - DC