If I were asked right now to pick my favorite album of the year, it’d probably be Fear of Men’s Loom. Although I prefer the earlier demos, the record is still outstanding. Jessica Weiss has one of the most distinctive voices in music right now and the lyrics on this album are nothing short of poetry. The music itself is the sort of restrained post punk that walks the line with dream pop, but things are far too clear and melodic to take on either label entirely. I can’t say enough about their live performance either. All of the band members have such a distinct presence and guitarist Daniel Falvey kicks things up a notch, letting some of the songs devolve into a wave of noise before pulling things back into the dark, jangly pop Fear of Men champion.

“Outrun Me” is technically an outtake from Loom unless you’re referencing the Japanese release. Still, it’s one of their finest songs. It’s honestly a mystery why it fell to the wayside rather than being placed as a centerpiece on the album. This song, more than any, is what the band is about to me. Give it a listen below.