Hollywood and inspired by 60s/70s rock, country and soul, Pearl creates a unique, spellbinding favour of indie-pop - Produced by Lewis Pesacov and mixed by Michael Rault in Joshua Tree, Desert Queen fnds Pearl Charles in stunning form Lush, Stax- like arrangements support her trademark rock solid songwriting making this gorgeous record an essential for 2025. "As if Tom Petty were riding shotgun, Charles and band capture a certain Southern California essence" - LA TIMES "Bursting with blues-rock and blissed-out psychedelia" - PITCHFORK "Downright delightful 7/10" - FLOOD MAGAZINE "Impressive and mature debut 4 STARS"