The sophomore EP from New Zealand soulstress Stella Bennett, aka
BENEE, 2019's
Stella & Steve showcases more of her smoky, indie electronic R&B and pop. Inspired by her love of her car (the titular Steve), the album follows up her breakthrough Top 20 debut EP,
Fire on Marzz, and again finds her collaborating with producers and
Leisure bandmates Josh Fountain and Jason Suskov. Included on
Stella & Steve are the spotlight tracks "Find an Island" and "Supalonely" featuring
Gus Dapperton. ~ Matt Collar