effe is formerly one half of Brisbane pop duo WIIGZ and the nom de plume for Naarm/Melbourne based alternative pop artist and producer Hannah Brydon. Her debut single ‘Chokehold’ has just been released and it’s a dreamy psych-infused joy that swirls and floats through the ether with a pop brilliance.
There is undeniably a shoegaze dream pop influence detectable that bears the fingerprints of the co-producer and co-writer Joe Agius (RINSE, Hatchie), but the velvet, distant vocals and the indelible melodies that permeate the track indicate a prodigious talent. A shimmering electronica in the instrumentation creates a kaleidoscope of sonic colours that is hypnotic, dealing with themes of obsession and devotion in a deliciously languorous way.
The accompanying video is a late night performance piece that captures the sinuous feel of the music as if shot by Nicolas Winding Refn:
‘Chokehold’ is out now and available to download and stream here and through the link below.
effe is launching the single with her live debut on Friday, March 28 at Punters Club as part of Kennel District, a new monthly live music and DJ night presented by I Oh You Records. To add to the enticement, it is free entry and features a DJs set by Armlock & RINSE.
In the meantime, by way of an introduction to this rising talent, effe has put together a fascinating and intriguing list of her ten favourite things exclusively for Backseat Mafia.
effe’s Ten Favourite Things
Ten Favourite Songs:
Terminal B – 070 Shake
Little Palm – Saya Gray
Same Damn Luck – Nilüfer Yanya
Dealer – Lana Del Rey
Who Makes You Feel – Dido
Angel Heart – The Crying Nudes
Asturias – Oklou
Home With You – FKA Twigs
Kerosene! – Yves Tumor
Spitting Off The Edge Of The World – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Ten Favourite Albums:
Born To Die – Lana Del Rey
Damn – Kendrick Lamar
Anywhere But Here – Sorry
19 Masters – Saya Gray
Desire, I Want To Turn Into You – Caroline Polachek
Homogenic – Björk
White Flag – Dido
Romeo – Sega Bodega
You Can’t Kill Me – 070 Shake
Heaven To A Tortured Mind – Yves Tumor
Ten Favourite Artists:
Lana Del Rey
Dido
Björk
Saya Gray
FKA Twigs
Nilüfer Yanya
Caroline Polachek
JMSN
Sega Bodega
Perfume Genius
Ten Favourite Bands:
Sorry
Portishead
The Crying Nudes
Acopia
Dumbhead
Massive Attack
The South Hill Experiment
Cocteau Twins
a.s.o
Bassvictim
10 Favourite Movies:
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World 2010
A Very Curious Girl 1969
Shoplifters 2018
Spring Breakers 2012
Magnolia 1999
Nowhere 1997
Queer 2024
The Florida Project 2017
All The Beauty And The Bloodshed 2022
The Virgin Suicides 1999
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