As readers will know by now, Mesmerized is a big fan of anything unconventional. In fact, we thrive on the fringes, discovering the quirky, the weird, and really just enjoying creatives pursuing their own unique path. Eleanor Idlewood fits the brief perfectly thanks to her leftfield-coded artistry, a creative flair expressed through oblique darkwave production, immersive soundscapes and a keen eye for lyrical nuance.
‘Bennett Tell Me’ is the perfect evidence of that, a five-track EP that provides a comprehensive look at what Idlewood has to offer. From the crepuscular, obscure synth-powered shores of its title track to the theater-esque vocals and piano in ‘Benedict’, the record reminds everyone what it means to pursue musical authenticity; it’s, in fact, hard to predict where Eleanor Idlewood is moving, or will move, such is the peculiarity surrounding the project.
From a lyrical standpoint, ‘Bennett Tell Me’ unfolds in deep cinematic fashion, embracing a dark and brooding character that weaves the fine line between vintage allure and industrial futurism. In particular, the record benefits from specific storytelling, with Idlewood writing a whole subplot for the tracks. As we are told: “The EP follows the story of Bennett, a hacker forced to disappear and leave his former life behind. Left waiting at home is Marty, his lover, who struggles to cope with the uncertainty of Bennett’s absence. As days become months, grief, depression, and longing blur together, transforming Bennett from a person into a memory that refuses to fade.”
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