Vana is a true Estonian lowkey gem, a duo (Ajukaja & Edith Karlson) who boldly approach pop music clichés. On their debut 7” they cue up a track by a beloved 80’s Estonian beachtown band to give it a new attire, a version & context of their own. They manage to lift the pseudo-reggae track to present day & make it resonate with the here & now. Easy does it.
The B–side sees Vana on a pop trek. “Kuu Maa” is a real heart melter with its dreamy vocals, arousing piano line, guitar licks & funky bass. Grab that dictionary to catch each & every chunk of emotion on here. Or just let it slowly sink in. Let's go!