Beach Jesus are back with the single, “Helsinki,” fresh off the release of their second EP, This Time Last Year. Produced by Jaro, “Helsinki” is an excellent representation of what I like so much about the quartet; very interesting, mercurial production and vocals with heart and smart wordplay. In “Helsinki” they talk about life, love and challenge while Jommis infuses his verse with humor in lines like, “I’m one coffee table away from having a dinner party with aristocrats that act snobby and only eat the most expensive almonds. I should stop it,” and “Trying to swallow caviar after drinking champagne is more work than it’s worth.” Chando comes next with a heavier vibe and then Chicago singer/rapper Cae Jones is featured, he sounds optimistic and smooth. Chris Orta has created all of Beach Jesus’ recent cover art and this one is particularly striking. Press play and let Beach Jesus and Cae Jones take you to their “Helsinki.”
