Will Shenton
Nyteowl + Raechel is one of those rare acts whose name is actually a pretty good indicator of their sound. Equal parts sultry, dark, and danceable, their latest single, "Center," feels like it should be the score to some late-night urban scene in an '80s revival flick. Though that makes it sound like one of the myriad forgettable nostalgia trips we're bombarded with these days, it's anything but—between Nyteowl's creative synths and Raechel Bosch's vocals, modulated but nonetheless visceral, this is an irresistible track.
Originally meeting over Myspace in 2006, Nyteowl (Jeremiah Conlon) and Raechel have been performing together for more than a decade, and the somewhat DIY cover art for "Center" belies their easy chemistry and seasoned musicianship. Though it's an earworm on the surface, this is a song that reveals ever more intricacy upon repeat listens. And if you're anything like us, you'll be doing exactly that.