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‘Miscommunication (Lost In Transmission)’ by Irem Bekter Is Where Language Fails, But Music Speaks
What happens when words stop working? For Irem Bekter, that question becomes the foundation of her latest single, “Miscommunication (Lost In Transmission).” It’s a song that thrives on the gaps between intention and understanding—those fleeting, often frustrating moments when meaning slips away.
Bekter’s approach is anything but literal. Rather than telling a straightforward story, she constructs a layered sonic experience where communication breaks down in real time. Voices overlap, languages shift, and clarity is replaced by rhythm and tone. It’s disorienting in the best way—like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence and trying to catch up.
Her background plays a crucial role in shaping this perspective. Born in Istanbul and having lived across multiple countries, Bekter brings a lived understanding of cultural and linguistic intersections. Her music reflects that reality, blending Turkish folk roots with jazz sensibilities, indie textures, and global influences.
The track’s collaborative spirit is equally important. Jean Massicotte’s arrangements provide a framework that allows each musician to shine, from Yves Desrosiers’ expressive guitar work to Olivier Bussières’ intricate percussion. Akawui’s Spanish rap adds another layer of contrast, reinforcing the song’s central theme of voices coexisting without fully connecting.
Comparisons to Lhasa de Sela and Ibrahim Maalouf feel apt, particularly in Bekter’s ability to merge storytelling with rich, cross-cultural soundscapes. But “Miscommunication (Lost In Transmission)” ultimately stands on its own—a reminder that even when language fails, music can still carry meaning.
“With ‘Miscommunication (Lost In Transmission),’ Irem captures the beauty and humour in human connection, where words flow freely but meaning can slip through the cracks. It’s playful, rhythmic, and utterly distinctive, showcasing her unique ability to blend cultures, languages, and musical traditions into something wholly original,” – music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR
Some records give the impression they’ve been lived with for a long time. Not because they’re nostalgic, but because they carry a quiet confidence that’s difficult to manufacture. That’s the feeling Time in the Light leaves behind.
Strawhouses never sound as though they’re trying to impress with sheer scale. The arrangements expand when they need to, then step aside just as easily, leaving plenty of space for the album’s ideas to settle. That gives the music a natural pace, allowing each track to find its own character without pushing too hard for attention.
The record also avoids taking the same route twice. “Fireworks” opens with a striking historical setting, while “No Other Way Round” explores how timing can change the course of a relationship. Elsewhere, the title track finds meaning in everyday life, before the closing songs gradually shift the focus towards life’s final chapter.
One of the album’s biggest strengths is its sense of perspective. Big themes are approached through recognisable situations rather than grand statements, making the songs easy to connect with without ever feeling overplayed.
Out now via Now Listen, Time in the Light leaves a lasting impression because it never tries to force one. Strawhouses trust the listener to spend time with these songs, and that quiet confidence gives the album a character that’s increasingly uncommon.
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