tagged by @ratiocinator to post nine women artists I’ve been listening to lately. Very cool, definitely didn't feel like selecting my beloved children to be sent away, these have been in my ears lately / some all over my brain forever for so many reasons:
Top to bottom, left to right: Gelli Haha, Alessia Cara, Kenya Grace, Ora (Aurora as half of Tomora), Lillian Frances, Carmen Perry (Remember Sports / Solo), Hannah Joy (Middle Kids), Daisy the Great (Kelley Dugan & Mina Walker), Olga Bell
No specific order or special favor, reaaaallly need to highlight Lillian Frances as a smaller artist who's doing the absolute most out of California. I could go on and on about each one but that's not what this is (who has the time to listen to me?).
Tagging @artz-fartz @spaceytingz @kickerofelves @crescendt @evilgumby @taquicardiarosada @upwardsdescensum and whomever else wants to play(?)
i love the jealousy in this. here - eat, my child (links below the cut)
again - noah cyrus ft xxxtentacion (barty wanting reg will never not happen & you cannot change my mind)
how could u love somebody like me - artemas (they're both a little fucked up & the panting in this makes me feral)
strangers - kenya grace (they use & abuse each other, just to pretend nothing ever happens!!!)
god needs the devil - jonah kagen (this is such a push & pull, screaming you're bad but come back to me - i need this injected into me for the love of everything holy)
jealousy, jealousy - olivia rodrigo (barty would despise james so fucking much, especially when reg was wrapped around barty's after a break up)
The beginning of this song is so trippy I actually love it. The music is groovy and interesting with subtle vocals which is cool. I think it was a good introduction to an artist I had never heard of before. So it’s not only the intro to the song but to Kenya Grace in my eyes.
Strangers - 10/10
I was like oh this sounds familiar and then I realized I totally have heard this song and it’s AMAZING! It’s so gentle in the vocal sense of things, yet so full of pure emotion. It’s heartbreaking but really nice to listen to.
“How can we say that this is love when it goes like this?”
It’s not fair - 9/10
Her voice is so pretty and quiet. I think that might be something that draws me to this music. It kind of reminds me of music I would play in my room on a rainy day in a way.
“In my head, I can’t forget all the stupid shit you said”
Stay - 9/10
The beat on this song is so good. The lyrics are honestly so relatable about trying to leave toxic situations. It’s hard to leave and this song is such a good representation of that.
“Why can’t I leave? It’s the right thing. I always threaten, but I’m lying.”
Someone Else - 9/10
This song explores a jealousy theme, which I really like. I will keep preaching this, but the gentle voice really helps to push the album further. It’s like all the big thoughts girls have quietly in our heads as they so often are. Very inner dialogue core.
“I wish that I was someone else”
My Baby Loves To Dance - 6/10
Okay this song did not really do it for me. I didn’t really like the instrumentation of it very much and it just felt a little bit too repetitive for my personal liking. Not terrible but I definitely won’t seek this song out actively.
“I can’t sleep at home staring up at the ceiling.”
Hey, Hi, How are you? - 9/10
This kinda makes me think about sitting in a car watching the rain drip down the window. It’s also just such a sad concept of a song executed with a rather upbeat beat, which isn’t unheard of but I still love songs like this every time.
“Life’s hard without you.”
Only In My Mind - 8/10
I like the vibes a lot. The repetition is cool but it’s just a bit too much for me personally. It still really slaps and I will be looking forward to listening again on the floor of my bedroom. It’s very delusional girl vibes and I’m here for it.
“See your face alone in a crowded room”
The Aftertaste (Outro) - 8/10
I loved the odd like, party in the next room vibe of the beginning of this. The message is also pretty cool and oddly encouraging. The same surrealism is brought back for the outro which I love. I liked this better than the intro tbh.
OVERALL GRADE: 75/90 (83%)
I really liked being introduced properly to Kenya Grace. She has a wonderful voice and I would totally encourage others to go and check out her music. It has a very clear sad girl aesthetic to it and almost reminded me a bit of Mitski in a strange way. (I love Mitski) But this was cool and thanks very much to my friend for recommending this album!
WOULD I CONSIDER BUYING IT ON CD?
I don't think so. I liked the music, don't get me wrong, but I don't think I liked it enough to commit to buying the CD and committing to it like that. I think for now this album is going to be something I might put on during rainy days when I need chill music with a hint of sad energy.
