Artistry encapsulated by way of an extensive conceptual project, wholly devoted to its underlying themes and imagery – Kross Irwin screams passionate conviction and compositional prowess, throughout the superb new album the boy who died, but had no funeral.
Alt Pop
“I would say the main focus is self expression and being honest. Saying out loud what I feel inside, being open about my worries, problems, insecurities in myself, how I feel towards the future and how I view the world we live in today.”
Building up from mildly theatrical beginnings, distant piano keys and lashings of reverb uniting a choir of descending vocal fragments – I’m Ready To Die soon finds its groove as a dramatic, evocative realm of rhythm and soul.
“We have cute nicknames for each other. We all love peppermint tea!”
“When it comes to lyrics, I try not to force them out. I’d rather distract myself while listening to the instrumental and let the lyrics and vocal melodies come to me. If the ideas are really good, then I won’t forget them.”
“An artist that always gets their way, sooner or later, ceases to be an artist. They forget the feeling of an empty stomach. The kind that hurts and is painful.”
Not often does a track achieve a worthy meeting of intentional artistic production and performative prowess. When it happens, the results can be addictively gripping – almost as if the music is pouring through directly from the listener’s own experiences and feelings. Boyhood masters this approach.
Loaded with stories that take some time to unpack, Reanimation promises a wealth of humanity, uncertainty and skill, all united within a swirling chaos of quiet contemplation and bold creativity combined.
“I currently work as a clinician in an acute hospital setting. While studying and working in this field I became fascinated by the use of medical terminology and the clinical interactions I observe.”
A recognizable and fairly timeless alternative track, with a central sentiment devoted to inspiring belief in the natural order and in brighter tomorrows.
The tone and character prove unmistakable, and the conceptual mystique of the writing meets with these huge melodies and ethereal soundscapes in a way that’s effectively immersive for the listener.
Country-rap crossover artist Livvy D encapsulates precisely the vibes implied by the title of her latest single.