Named after a Star Wars assassin droid, local ambient artist IG88 detected the high midi-chlorian count in R&B jedi Shaprece, and the two have proceeded to become the most formidable musical duo in the Galaxy (or in Seattle, at least). Shaprece’s gorgeous, stirring vocals weave through IG88’s chopped-up tapestry of fluttering, orchestral rhythms on the duo’s incredible new Molting EP—a triumph considering the high bar the two had already set on their one-two punch of a debut single, “Tell Me/Her Song.” It’s easily some of the smartest music coming out of the city right now; we’re excited to see what this duo does next. shaprece.com

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