Kate Crudgington

NEW TRACK: Vanessa Bedoret – ‘1/2’

An idiosyncratic soundscape that dismantles the binary opposites of selfishness and selflessness, London-based French experimental violinist and performer Vanessa Bedoret has shared her latest single ‘1/2’. Lifted from her upcoming debut album, Eyes, which is set for release on 8th March via Scenic Route, the track is a beguiling blend of shape-shifting string work, eclectic field recordings, echoing beats and soft vocals.

Inspired by the duality of those who are selfless and those who are self-centered, Vanessa seeks to find harmony between these two states on ‘1/2’. Her instinctive ear for emotive instrumentation is something that suffuses her upcoming debut full length record, Eyes. Using her distinctive strings as a foundation, she urges listeners to reflect on their own emotions and experiences throughout the record, with her considered sounds facilitating this process.

Vanessa’s journey with music started in her early years. Her classical music training began at age 6, but by the time she was in her late teens, she was playing guitar in punk bands. From black metal to opera, and eurodance to IDM, Vanessa is inspired by a myriad of genres, all of which have elevated her understanding and intensified her experimentation with music as a solo artist.

Having recently played at Cafe Oto in East London supporting Mark William Lewis, Vanessa is now preparing to play as part of a string trio supporting ML Buch and Astrid Sonne on the 27th and 28th February (tickets here). She will also be playing a solo set at Loki in Brixton supporting Voice Actor on 7th March (tickets here)

Listen to ‘1/2’ below.

Pre-order Vanessa Bedoret’s debut album, Eyes, here

Follow Vanessa Bedoret on bandcamp, Spotify, Soundcloud & Instagram

Photo Credit: Buster Grey

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Kate CrudgingtonLeave a comment

NEW TRACK: Lilith Ai ft. Kimya Dawson – ‘Fawn’

A raw, poetic reflection on the complex emotions that come with painful realisations, London-based indie-rock artist Lilith Ai has shared her latest single, ‘Fawn’. Taken from her upcoming album, Serial Killers Prefer Blondes, which is set for release on 13th September via Cruisin Records, the track is an affecting blend of confessional lyrics, atmospheric guitars and rousing beats.

From it’s melancholic opening lyric “I don’t trust anyone / not even myself” through to its cathartic motif of “we’re gonna be alright”, with the aid of fellow musician Kimya Dawson, Lilith bravely dismantles her thoughts on what it means to be crushed by the actions of others. “This track is about realising I may be too damaged to date because everyone I like is toxic,” she comments, but despite this painful context, ‘Fawn’ is a touching and cathartic anthem that bravely highlights that “pain is a consequence of hope”, even when it feels like the opposite.

The last time Get In Her Ears caught up with Lilith Ai, it was from her recording shed back in 2021. She had recently released her excellently titled album, Folk You Hard, and was preparing to play the fifth edition of Loud Women Festival (read the full interview here). Since then, she’s been busy working on new music, with her upcoming full length record, Serial Killers Prefer Blondes, being the byproduct of lots of introspection, reflection and ultimately, trying to move on from painful memories of the past.

Listen to ‘Fawn’ below.

Pre-order Lilith Ai’s new album, Serial Killers Prefer Blondes, here

Follow Lilith Ai on bandcamp, Spotify, X, Facebook & Instagram

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

February 12, 2024

Kate CrudgingtonLeave a comment

LISTEN: GIHE on Soho Radio with Whitelands (05.02.24)

The full Get In Her Ears team were back on Soho Radio’s airwaves this month, playing loads of new music from some of their favourite female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists. Tash, Mari and Kate enthused about the eclectic tracks on the playlist, which included Seraphina Simone, pink suits, Tusks, Fraulein, Ski Lift, Worse Off, pecq, NYX Drone Choir, The Baby Seals, Fears, Grace Petrie, Moor Mother, Alvidrez, otta, Slowdive, Dermabrasion and more.

London-based shoegaze band Whitelands also joined them in the studio to talk about their upcoming debut album, Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day, which is set for release on 23rd February via Sonic Cathedral. Etienne, Jagun, Michael and Vanessa chatted about their beginnings as a band at First Timers Fest and Decolonise Fest, the inspirations behind their latest single ‘Tell Me About It’, and their anticipations for their upcoming sold out tour supporting shoegaze icons Slowdive.

Whitelands will also be playing a series of headline in-store shows at Rough Trade, including London’s Rough Trade East on 5th March to celebrate their album release. We’ve all got tickets, so we’ll see you there!

Listen back to the show below:

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Monday 4th March from 12-2pm!
Make sure you tune in via www.sohoradiolondon.com

Tracklist
Dolly Parton – Dumb Blonde
Amy Gadiaga – Paloma Negra
Seraphina Simone – Better Days
Tusks – Adore
Fraulein – Wait and See
Ski Lift – Double Yellow
pink suits – C.O.F.F.E.E.
The Baby Seals – Mild Misogynist
pecq – closer
Maud – Wherever I Go
Worse Off – Memorialise My Horribleness
The Menstrual Cramps – Abortion
otta – overflow
Birthday Problem ft. Ailbhe Reddy – E.L.E
Alvidrez – Hymn For The Corner
Moor Mother – Guilty
Whitelands ft. Dottie – Tell Me About It
Slowdive – Kisses
**Interview with Whitelands**
Dermabrasion – Halbadier
Bonnie Banane – Franchement
Fears – 4th of the 1st
Schande – Relevant Campaigns
Grace Petrie – Start Again
Waxahatchee – Right Back To It
Smerz, Allina – My Producer
NYX – Void
Destiny’s Child – Girl

February 6, 2024February 11, 2024

Kate Crudgington2 Comments

NEW TRACK: Softcult – ‘Shortest Fuse’

Following on from their previous single ‘Haunt You Still’ – a bittersweet reflection on the mark we leave on others in the extended aftermath of a breakup – Canadian duo Softcult have shared their latest track, ‘Shortest Fuse’. A melodic lament to the vice-like grip of life under capitalism, the single is another haunting blend of the band’s trademark shadowy riffs, urgent vocals and commanding beats.

Formed of twin siblings Phoenix and Mercedes Arn Horn, Softcult have had a busy few years touring with the likes of Incubus and MUSE, as well as releasing a trio of excellent EPs: Year Of The Rat (2021), Year Of The Snake (2022), and See You In The Dark (2023). Now, the pair are gearing up to release another collection of songs, with new single ‘Shortest Fuse’ providing listeners with an insight into what they can expect from the duo in the coming months.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Softcult explain: “Capitalism seems to be designed to keep underprivileged people toiling in a never ending cycle of debt and poverty where their labor is underpaid in order to profit their employers. The benefits of capitalism are rarely equally distributed, accruing wealth to a very small percentage of the population. Built on the notion of greed, benefitting only by paying workers less than what their labor is worth, it’s difficult to not become disenfranchised with capitalism when you exist in this reality and see no end in sight. We can’t become complicit in a system that is designed to keep us down.”

With their shimmering guitar tones, swirling FX and gentle dual vocals, Softcult provide listeners with a moment of respite from the pressures of everyday life on ‘Shortest Fuse’. Watch the band’s self-directed accompanying video for the track below.