&Tilly reigns trip hop triumphant with the release of their new single right // left. The single is a collaboration with BlauDisS. It’s a truly special work. The songs stands strong on its own, but with the video it’s something magnificent.
The lead singers rare haunting vibrato and the curious tension it offers adapts playfully when paired with the artists body language and unique presence. The content matter is subtle, but effective. It leaves room for interpretation while tagging familiar sentiments relative to iconic trip hop soundtracks. There’s a bit of Requiem or 28 Days Later worked into this vibe. To that point it could draw similarities to works by Massive Attack or Polica. It’s unapologetically dark, but approachable. Even graceful and beautiful within its perceived tortured state. Just a few of the reasons why we can’t seem to shake our adoration for this voice. Hear for yourself.
Hear right // left now on our Women of Trip Hop Playlist.
Canadian art electro project STARNAMEDSUN caught our attention with their new single CHOSE HER. The abstract nature of the beat feels out of this world. There’s a subtle industrial influence, an affinity for warped sounds in music. The arrangement finds balance courtesy of the vocal performance. Her talent could grace any style, and within this creative construct it amplifies the contrast. Stylistically we think it connects with fans of FKA Twigs and Bjork.
CHOSE HER is just one highlight from an eclectic growing catalog. For context, check out her song FEVER DREAM. This inspired reflection fueled by intense obsession stimulates our sinister unconscious. It’s convincing dirty dark art pop. We dig this project.
STARNAMEDSUN is featured on our Women of Trip Hop Playlist.
Amoa floored us with their new single Not Tonight. The cinematic aura of this vibe is entrancing. It’s a hypnotic essence, one rooted in ancient instinct and tribal inference. Artist Andrea Thomas is partially channeling the spirits. It’s just one side of her two faces. The other has an affinity for indie pop.
The projects collaborators embrace that dichotomy and add some groovy attitude to bend the evolution of the song sultry. Stylistically they find the middle ground between Portishead and Moloko. We love it.
Hear Not Tonight now on our Women of Trip Hop Playlist.
Canadian trip hop import princess melia admits that her new single Tell me came from a deep emotional place. That yearning and turmoil can be heard in the inspired vocal performance. The artist channels sentiments of heartbreak and disappointment into this milestone performance.
Her R&B nature within this minimalistic beat aesthetic finds the middle ground between The XX and SZA. We can dig it.
Hear Tell me now on our Women of Trip Hop Playlist.
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