It is mesmerising, to find out the myriad of reasons people have for creating art.
In this section, you’ll encounter clarity and purpose, perhaps offering some inspiration for your own artistic journey.
A highly eclectic and peculiar record, ‘Neptune Diamond Rain’ showcases Croatian outfit Yurina as a committed creative entity, wondrous musicians not afraid to take risks.
In ‘Monster’, the carpet matches the drapes, with meaningful and hard-hitting lyricism pairing well with the track’s melancholic and gritty pop-rock character.
In ‘Supporting Role???’, we find Arlesque at his best, exploring the depths and pitfalls of emotionally intensive relationships and the need to maintain a healthy self-worth and independence.
‘No Regrets’ hides highly personal and meaningful lyricism behind an uplifting and nostalgic sonic facade. The single sees Timothy O at his best.
"I've always been drawn to thinkers who grapple with consciousness and perception. Alan Watts is an obvious example of that; the reason why having his voice on ‘Hubris’ felt earned rather than decorative."
"For me, emotion is the palette, and the song is the painting."
"The worst thing about toxic beauty standards is that they sap women of their creative energy. I certainly lost mine for a long while."
A highly meaningful and personal album, ‘American Doll’ feels like a pivotal moment for Jae.ci, a heartfelt reckoning with their own experience as an international adoptee. The record sparks a conversation around identity and hidden trauma, one that’s frankly overdue.
