Lauren Auder - Hauntology

We at Lower Frequencies are pretty picky. So, when you see three “Best New Music” features in a row, it’s fair to assume that our week is going pretty well. Lauren Auder’s “Hauntology” is one we missed the first time around and, quite frankly, it’s been criminally underplayed on Spotify for the month or so it’s been out. I can’t confidently classify it in any one genre, and I also can’t seemingly put my finger on what time period it might be influenced from. I could throw out a few names: the swirling flutes have a bit of a Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson-ey vibe, and the epic brass presence that coats this anthem like the last layer of frosting on a triple-tiered cake has us reminiscing on Miike Snow’s “The Pretender.” But really, at the end of the day, I’m willing to say whatever gets your foot in the door to listen to this mesmerizing tune. Let’s give this a shot: Lauren Auder’s “Hauntology” sounds exactly like (insert your favorite song from your favorite band). As we eagerly await a debut LP expected out this year, we’ll be exploring every nook and cranny of Auder’s catalog for more gems like “Hauntology.”