Francisca Valenzuela has been climbing the ranks of Chile’s indie scene for the better part of the decade, concocting intelligent jazzy pop sounds like compatriot solo divas Fiona Apple, Feist, and Lykke Li.

This week the chart-topping pianist/guitarist/singer released the single “Quiero Verte Mas,” (or “I want to see you more”) off her upcoming album Buen Soldado (“good soldier”).

It’s a sign of good things to come. “Quiero Verte Mas” is an upbeat piano, vibraphone, and bass pop track track with a swingin’ hand clap beat. Francisca sings with a raw, easy quality that sounds fit for American country songs. (But lets hope it doesn’t come to that!)

And just to show you she’s serious, Francisca, 23, even dropped her girlish glitz and got all grown up on the single cover.

Check out “Quiero Verte Mas,”  and look for Buen Soldado in March. You can also buy the single.

Quiero Verte Mas by franciscavalenzuelamusic

Photo Courtesy of Francisca Valenzuela