Fearlessly gritty, melodically enchanting, all the more powerful as hits of dreamy escapism when listened to at volume or at near silence – the immaculately produced Lomipo song New Man from Shay Pinto, a renowned vocalist, songwriter and the band leader, really lets the natural qualities of his esteemed works with Nadav Guedj, Shay Gabso, Mika Moshe, Merguie and Amit Shauly shine brightly, with the help of imaginative, top-of-the-line guitar loops and drums beats setting. His attention to detail and fine balance between composed and passionate melodic embellishments ultimately delivers a naturally engaging first listen – the best we have heard from an Israeli pop musician so far this year, and something that will no doubt set most listeners off on a search for live shows.