All posts tagged: experimental

Arc Iris Share Their Track ‘$GNMS’

Providence band Arc Iris are set to drop their third album 'Icon of Ego' on October 12th. The record will get released through Ba Da Bing Records. Incorporating an analog sound to the forthcoming LP, one of the tracks featured on the release is their latest single '$GNMS'. Staying close to their theatrical styling, the tune is a cinematic and enthralling wave of experimental pop.

Moderate Rebels Return with Their Latest Single ‘Beyond Hidden Words’

Releasing their debut LP 'The Sounds of Security' and the 'Proxy' EP back in 2017, London-based band Moderate Rebels will drop their sophomore album this coming November. Giving fans a semi-taste of what to expect, the group has unveiled their new single 'Beyond Hidden Words'. Taking elements of their lo-fi branding and filling in the spaces with more decorative instrumentation, the song is a happy medium between expansion and their core charm. Have a listen.

ColoRising Interview with Cajsa Siik

There is a soul-stirring magic to the music of Swedish singer Cajsa Siik. However, after releasing organically rich soundscapes for the past six years, with her critically acclaimed third album 'Domino' having dropped in 2017, she began to feel a block inside, coming to odds with the ideas that she wanted to convey, all the while feeling silenced by surrounding noise. Whilst fans have always been immersed in her poetic delivery, Siik began struggling to write. Although this can be an utter nightmare for most artists, she did what many would be afraid to do - simply submit to silence. Within that quietness and stillness, she swam deeper in her thoughts, almost re-examining the person she used to be and the person she is now, creating a meeting ground for the two.

Cajsa Siik Interview

There is a soul-stirring magic to the music of Swedish singer Cajsa Siik. However, after releasing organically rich soundscapes for the past six years, with her critically acclaimed third album 'Domino' having dropped in 2017, she began to feel a block inside, coming to odds with the ideas that she wanted to convey, all the while feeling silenced by surrounding noise. Whilst fans have always been immersed in her poetic delivery, Siik began struggling to write. Although this can be an utter nightmare for most artists, she did what many would be afraid to do - simply submit to silence. Within that quietness and stillness, she swam deeper in her thoughts, almost re-examining the person she used to be and the person she is now, creating a meeting ground for the two.

Stream ANNAVR’s New EP ‘I: Hallucination’

Berlin-based singer and musician ANNAVR has shared a stream of her new EP 'I: Hallucination'. Recorded in Berlin and London, the four-track record explores the dynamics between experimental electronica, piano-led jazz, post-classical and obscure pop. Released on the Zero Hours imprint, the EP is the first part of a trilogy that will get released throughout the year.

Delhia de France Unveils Her Experimental Electronic Pop Single ‘Waterfalls’

Visual artist, singer and producer Delhia de France has shared her new single 'Waterfalls', taken from her forthcoming EP 'Moirai', set to land July 13th on the Trees and Cyborgs imprint. Co-written and co-produced by Lester Mendez and Robot Koch, this nocturnal cut straddles between the lines of experimental electronica and obscure pop, yet unquestionably emits beauty and grace led by the de France's delightful vocals. You can listen to the tune down at the bottom.

Museless Drops a Haunting Banger with ‘Japanese Church’

For years now Barcelona-based artist Laura Llopart aka Museless has been pumping out loads of amazing tracks, producing everything from synth-pop and experimental electronica down to post classical. She dropped her 'Grey Boy' EP back in 2016 with her 'Dichotomic History' LP following in 2017. Having recently shared her dreamy song 'Fruta Tardía', she now returns with a straight-ahead beat cut in which she dubs 'Japanese Church'. The instrumental track is a slow-burning and haunting offering that will drive any beat fanatic insane. This is yet another spotlight shining on the diversity of the producer, musician and singer. Have a listen.

Jenny Hval ‘Spells’ Video

Experimental artist Jenny Hval has released her new EP 'The Long Sleep' via Sacred Bones. The record is the follow-up to her 'Lost Girls' EP which was a collaborative effort with Håvard Volden. Hval has also shared the video to her new single 'Spells'. Directed by Constance Tenvik, Jenny strolls through multiple rooms of a mansion discovering parties in each room, some more peculiar than others. At the same time she discovers someone who looks like her. Carrying a briefcase, one of the more bizarre moments is when she decides to open it in the middle of a slumber party and the attendees flock to it like birds on bread crumbs.

Hillary Woods Shares Her Atmospheric Single ‘Black Rainbow’

Irish singer Hillary Woods is set to release her debut LP 'Colt' on June 8th via the Sacred Bones imprint. One of the songs featured on the upcoming LP is this moody and emotive piece 'Black Rainbow'. A ghostly slice of minimalism, Woods artistically paintst he picture of a failed relationship, as the production floats with melancholy.