NEW TRACK: Kim Gordon – ‘I’m a Man’

Following on from her recent single ‘BYE BYE‘ – an eclectic combination of dense beats, brooding basslines and bruising reverb – renowned musician and visual artist Kim Gordon has shared her new track, ‘I’m a Man’. Taken from her upcoming second solo record, The Collective, which is set for release on 8th March via Matador Records, this new cut is a potent blend of grinding guitar FX, slow, sinister beats and Gordon’s distinctive vocals.

Recorded in her hometown of Los Angeles, Gordon continued to collaborate with producer Justin Raisen (Lil Yachty, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charli XCX, Yves Tumor) on The Collective, with additional production from Anthony Paul Lopez. The follow up to her acclaimed 2019 debut solo album, No Home Record, on her new full length offering Gordon has retained her idiosyncratic style, remaining eclectic and ambiguous across each of the eleven tracks. She has captured a rumbling, intoxicating sense of unease which is translated both sonically and visually – first with her single ‘BYE BYE’ and now with her latest release ‘I’m a Man’.

Throughout the track, Gordon cogitates on the ways in which capitalism is redefining and ultimately diminishing the role of “traditional masculinity”, pitted against a chaotic backdrop of disarming noise. These ruminations are also reflected in the accompanying video, directed by Alex Ross Perry and starring Gordon, her daughter Coco Gordon Moore and Conor Fay. ‘I’m A Man’ is another exhilarating creation from a musician who immerses herself wholly into all aspects of her art. Watch the visuals for it below.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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