AMG Review of Hum of the Electric Air

MacKenzie Wilson
All Music Guide

On The Hum of the Electric Air, the the One AM Radio deliver a delicate, intrinsically beautiful set of songs. Jane Yakowitz and Hrishikesh Hirway are a sharp pair in carefully constructing an indie/dream pop style. There's an intimacy similar to the likes of Parker and Lily, Galaxie 500, and Sparklehorse that highlights the duo's perfectionism as well. "I Think This Is My Exit" and "The House We Will Make" are romantic, charming songs where orchestral arrangements float around basic acoustics. "Lonesome Moon" prances with more of an upbeat sound, but Hirway's lush, plaintive lyrics are smart in luring a listener in. You want to hear something more, learn something more from the inquisitive world of the One AM Radio. Their debut album is a perfect fit for those gray-like, quiet, singular moments where your mind pauses. The Hum of the Electric Air allows one to find a clarity among the musical haze.