The singer Miguel. (Kai Reagan) <\/p>\n
October 4, 2012, 1:41 p.m. <\/p>\n
We've had our eye on the young, L.A.-based R&B futurist Miguel for a while now. But it appears that he's finally having his moment in the critical spotlight, with a best new music badge from Pitchfork for his ravishing new album, \"Kaleidoscope Dreams.\" <\/p>\n
In the video for his latest single, \"The Thrill,\" Miguel hits all the high points of the rising-star life: pool parties, packed clubs and general bonhomie. (Watch the video below.) <\/p>\n
But it's all filmed in a sleek, detached black and white that makes the revelry seem a little distant. In fact, that's a pretty good visual metaphor for Miguel's newer music from \"Dreams\" and his three-part series of EPs, \"Art Dealer Chic.\" \"The Thrill\" pairs bone-dry electric guitars reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac with a jittery kick drum sample and a whole lot of reverb -- a spacious showcase for Miguel's pristine pipes. <\/p>\n
His sound has all the minimal spookiness of \"PBR&B\" peers such as the Weeknd and AlunaGeorge, but he's toured with Usher and has major-label muscle angling to get him on big stages. Here's hoping he gets there and stays there. <\/p>\n
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