“The Beat That My Heart Plays” is the new single from Netherlands-based group Stefany June, and being driven by haunting piano, slide guitar, and Stefanie's ghostly muted vocals, the song impressively manages to strike an accomplished balance between pop and indie—evoking the dark decadence of Lana Del Rey’s earliest material in the process. The production on the piece is subtly colored with foreboding echoes that mean you're never too comfortable listening, but when it stops, you’ll catch yourself still singing the melodies. Integral to this elicitation is Stefanie’s vocal performance—one that's equally restrained, alluring, and tenderly captivating throughout.
Stefany June