Superfan channels the unsettled emotions of youth on debut album
At 21, New York musician Kali Flanagan, who records as Superfan, has released *My Piledriver Heart*, an album of intimate songs shaped by the unsettled emotions of youth. His unusual path included an early record deal, a move to New York and, aged 18, an invitation from Julian Casablancas to open for the Strokes.
The review highlights Flanagan’s compact acoustic guitar parts, understated vocals, noisy textures and Omeed Almassi’s cello, which helps give the songs their shifting emotional character. The article also recommends seven new or newly surfaced tracks, ranging from Snoh Aalegra’s minimalist R&B to a 1981 recording by jazz singer Teri Rini.
- Superfan’s new album turns youthful uncertainty into intimate indie songs.
- Julian Casablancas invited Flanagan to open for the Strokes when he was 18.
- Seven other picks span indie, R&B, Latin house and jazz.
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Kali Flanagan is a New York musician who releases music under the name Superfan. Now 21, he has taken an unusual route into music: he signed a record deal early, moved to New York and was invited by Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas to open for the band when he was 18.
His debut album, My Piledriver Heart, is built around personal songs about the unsettled feelings of being young. Acoustic guitar, quiet vocals, noisy sounds and cello from Omeed Almassi give the tracks contrasting moods, reflecting the album’s focus on emotional uncertainty.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Add to playlist: the buzzy bildungsromans of boy wonder Superfan and the week’s best new tracks”.