We recently had the exciting opportunity to check out singer-songwriter CIAO MALZ (aka Malia DelaCruz) We were over the moon this past December, when she released her stellar label debut Safe Then Sorry

While a follow-up to ‘Safe Then Sorry’ is still a while away, CIAO MALZ has issued a cover of Elliott Smith’s“Clementine” from his classic 1995 self-titled second album. Coincidentally, it was a cover of Frog’s “You Know I’m Down”) which introduced her to the Audio Antihero label , and saw her join Frog on their roster late last year.

You can listen to “Clementine” below

We got absolute goosebumps when we listened to CIAO MALZ’s breathtaking cover of Elliott Smith’s“Clementine” , it is a beautiful version that will stay with you long after the music has faded.We also enjoy her authentic and captivating performance on WFUV

Clementine” isn’t the only new recording from CIAO MALZ this month. Having already recorded radio sessions for WVKR (accompanied on pedal steel by Hefner’s Jack Hayter), East Village Radio, BFF.FM, and numerous others, her most high-profile session to date just aired via NPR-affiliate WFUV in the Bronx. Without the expanded lineup of guitarist James Chrisman (Sister.) and drummer Felix Walworth(Florist / Told Slant), DelaCruz performed solo acoustic versions of “Two Feet Tall” and “Gold Rush,” alongside an interview.

Do your music loving heart a favor and check out the amazing cover of “Clementine” , as well as the WFUV session from CIAO MALZ, you will be glad you did.