EP review: Real Estate – ‘Half A Human’: capturing the hollowness of quarantine
THE ISOLATION of the pandemic has caused millions of people worldwide to realize how instrumental socialization and interaction has been in our lives. Separated from this aspect of ourselves for over a year has left many of us feeling hollow and aware of the hole left in our lives. We have tried to stay connected …
Track: Ya Tseen’s ‘Knives’ Works Towards Emotional Normality
Many of the day-to-day emotions we take for granted have been atrophied by the pandemic, and artists have begun to explore how we can return to emotional normality. In anticipation of his upcoming debut album Indian Yard, Indigenous Alaskan artist Ya Tseen released a teaser single “Knives.” Receiving support from fellow Alaskan rockers Portugal. The …
Track: There’s Little to Mourn on Elegiac’s Debut Single, Vous Et Ici
Marking a collaboration between two iconic British artists, experimental group Elegiac has released “Vous Et Ici” as a single leading up to the release of their self-titled debut on Friday, March 26th. The duo is composed of post-punk bassist/vocalist Edvard Graham Lewis (Wire, He Said) and saxophonist/vocalist Ted Milton (Blurt), and their collaboration creates envelope-pushing …
Track: ‘End Song’ is only the beginning for feeo
The neo-jazz scene in the UK is spawning several exciting artists in the world of indie fusion, and feeo’s announcement of a debut EP promises to be another lively offering from the movement. From a feature on Loraine James’ “Sensual” to live slots with Nilufer Yanya, Westerman and soul legends Shalamar, and a co-sign by …
Track: KYL!E’s debut single ‘Sorry’ makes a flamboyant claim for future electropop stardom.
Singer-songwriter KYL!E released her debut single, “Sorry” on February 22nd, 2021. The track, produced by RYNS, is a synth-driven electropop anthem of uncertainty and acrimony. Detailing the cracks of a relationship nearing its end, KYL!E gives listeners a relatable view into the self-doubt that manifests during the process. The instrumental reflects the nuance of her …