we don’t need to kiss - Christa Lee (Soul) Christa Lee leads us through a nostalgia imbued waltz on her latest record, “we don’t need to kiss.” The production twinkles and sizzles, with a melancholy guitar helping drive the lilting instrumental forward. Christa’s voice is honey, layered throughout with the perfect balance of intimacy and strength. In the chorus, her adlibs hang in the air of a cathedral, creating a dizzying and intoxicating feeling. The song has a timelessness—Nora Jones or Duffy but far more lush—giving a rainy day cafe vibe. Also, the chorus is a beautiful earworm that stuck with us long after listening. Jazzy and soulful, we demand that Christa’s team gives us a vinyl release.

Best Lyric: “Nostalgia creeps into my bed and goes to sleep.“