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October 28, 2019

Sarah Jaffe: “Small Talk”

By: Jack Anderson

After cementing herself in the bustling music scene at UNT in Denton a dozen years ago, Sarah Jaffe has become one of the most adventurous songwriters the Lone Star State has to offer. Whether it’s with hints of hip hop, indie pop, or acoustic folk, the idiosyncrasies of Jaffe’s pristine vocals has allowed her to conquer pretty much whatever style she wants.

Electronic production finds itself at the forefront of Jaffe’s latest EP, the seven-song SMUT that came out last Friday. One of SMUT’s boldest offerings comes coupled with a lyric video created entirely in Windows 95, matching the minimalist aesthetic of this pop song without glossing over any of the pleasantries that make Sarah Jaffe stand out, “Small Talk”!


Photo: Lindsey Byrnes


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