Album Review: Zhala - Zhala

Championed by Swedish compatriot Robyn, Zhala drops her debut album, experimenting with electro pop, combining synthesised arrangements with her ghostly vocals.

She doesn’t manage the kind of dancefloor kicks Robyn delivers but moves in altogether more dreamy and abstract tangents. I’m In Love offers instantly likeable pop confection, while Aerobic Lambada feels like Grimes surreally warping obvious blond ambition into ominous rave undercurrents. Holy Bubbles pays obvious homage to Bollywood and many cuts on this album reflect Zhala’s Middle Eastern heritage. Brimming with positive vibes, Zhala leans toward the euphoric, making this album a completely joyous listen.