- Drone pop
- Organcore
- Indie pop
- Lo-fi
- DIY
- Singer-songwriter
- New Weird America
- Twee pop
- Bedroom pop
- Indietronica
- Dream folk
- Americana
- Experimental pop
- Avant-pop
- Electronic
- Free folk
Comment: first of all, I can
admit that Polyester Tea is almost as good as Betelmire's second
(chronologically first) issue called 606 MPH (2005). 606
MPH is just pure gold by a female singer-songwriter from the
Northwestern part of the United States who had used a cassette
machine to record music composed on low-end electronic keyboards, an
ukelele and her compelling dreamy singing to charm listeners with
stunning melodies and blossoming harmonies. In hindsight, this
restricted range of instruments seems to be somehow an inspiring soil
to get the utmost result from it. To have drifted between electronic
and acoustic, between familiar songwriting and uttermost vanguard pop
experiments. Crossing the line with decency and credibility.
Undoubtedly the span of time she had been surrounded by was truly
fruitful and tumultuous – a musical movement called New Weird
(America) was on full sway and on the other side Beach House through
their obsessively droning minimalist indie songwriting lighted up a
way to be followed. Additionally one can perceive muscles of twee
pop. Thirdly, I can remember for then strong DIY scene, one of which
platforms was CLLCT, a platform for recording bedroom artists. I can
not remember anymore maybe Betelmire was a bit of it is as well but
by her musicianship and attitude she could have had a perfect match.
Let's mention some outstanding songs on Polyester Tea – Bird &
Bee, Bedroom Unreality, Normandy Park, Auburn,
Hidden Track (Lullaby). The issue is a part of the discography
of Rain Above Records. Thank you, Betelmire for punching your
unforgettable trace into my soul and mind. Good night, sleep tight.
