That's Amore: Imperial Topaz - "Night Face"

Caroline Teagle and Zachary Zierden, the duo behind Imperial Topaz, have been making quite the splash with their debut album Full of Grace, which was released in Februrary on Teagle’s brother’s label, Tranquility Tapes (Teagle also does the squiggly Keith Haring-esque artwork for most of their releases).Teagle has said she’s inspired by French no-wave singer Lizzy Mercier Descloux and the Slits’ Ari Up, which  helps explain Imperial Topaz’s earlier, dub-inspired tracks. These days, however, the group’s  music has a much dreamier, poppier feel. Imperial Topaz used to consist of Teagle and Jake Pepper, but when Pepper left (he and Teagle apparently went through a nasty breakup), Teagle changed the group’s sound and took things in a more New Age-y direction. It’s an interesting break from the label’s mostly pure-ambient stuff.Apparently, “imperial topaz” is different than just regular topaz, because of its color, and it’s maybe more rare, and it comes from Brazil, usually? It also allegedly has healing properties and can do wonders for your gallbladder and kidneys! Who knows. It’s definitely pretty, though, just like this Imperial Topaz track “Night Face.” Check it out!That’s Amore is a new segment on this here blog where we post about music stuff we like. We love hearing from our friends, so tell us what new bands you’re digging on in the comments section. If a song you recommend to us ends up on the blog, you’ll get one FREE ticket to the show of your choice at the Empty Bottle. Cool!