The keen reader will already be aware of our love for the unconventional; records that go against the grain, material that pushes further both from a lyrical and aural standpoint. ‘Gold’ belongs to such a category, a piece that brings Scottish songstress and producer Selkie to our attention. In truth, she’s more than a musician; she’s the quintessence of what an artist should be, boasting a bold creative vision as well as the material skills to make it happen.
Introduced by dreamy and spacious arpeggios, ‘Gold’ welcomes listeners with quiet restraint, letting Selkie’s angelic vocals spark an evocative, introspective aura. The track rises in intensity as it develops, and it’s abundantly clear how the sound design and the lyrical message are linked to each other… It’s a crepuscular offering, a piece that aids deep reflection and emotional reckoning.
Among such nuanced and celestial soundscapes, Selkie is observed repeating the phrase ‘we begin again’ as a sort of powerful mantra, deeply connecting to the idea of renewal, both as an empowering philosophy and musical guide. Delving deeper into the meaningful ethos that propels the single, we are told: “Written during a period of personal transition, ‘Gold’ draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi (the practice of repairing broken objects with gold), reframing damage as a site of beauty and transformation rather than loss.”
‘Gold’ ships with a stunning music video filmed in the mountains of Chile by videographer Ter Nam. If you like what you hear, stay tuned for Selkie’s upcoming debut EP, ‘InWaves’, expected on August 28th.
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