A Song For Friday: Whatever The Weather

Loraine James in ambient mode. Plus, new releases by Olivia's World, Edwyn Collins, clipping., Sukkube, Kronos/Mary Kouyoumdjian, Owls, Betten & Rowan, Valtysdottir & Hansson, and Baker/Saåad/Oberland

I first zeroed in on the work of London-based producer and musician Loraine James in 2023, with her album Gentle Confrontation proving a “captivating” listen. I further praised it as an “expansive collection, which touches on avant R&B, ambient, drum’n’bass, and more…” Without time to do a deep dive, I missed the previous year’s album under her Whatever…