Stevie Jean’s debut EP is filled with tumultuous tales from her high school years, but rather than reading like the tortured journal entries of youth, “December Song” is mature and nuanced, emoting with the clarity of distance without sacrificing any of the unchecked teenage volatility. The young Northern Territory songwriter deals in darkness well, sounding like early Mazzy Star, or Tori Amos without the histrionics. Even as it creeps along, December Song is ultimately uplifting. Perhaps it’s because Stevie Jean has spun gold from misery: as myopic as being in love can be, it ultimately makes us stronger – especially when it doesn’t work out.
Her debut EP “Blame Game” is out now. Dorro Records Released on: 2019-11-01
The Fat Angel Sings 