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Rebekka Louise Delivers Masterful Album ‘Shame Is An Old Friend’
The new album “Shame Is An Old Friend,” by the up-and-coming experimental pop star Rebekka Louise, is incredibly personal and experimental. It was released recently. From a master’s thesis, it has developed into an extensive study of mental health and how it affects reality on the inside as well as the outside. The album is guaranteed to captivate listeners with its candid exploration of the challenges faced by those grappling with mental health concerns and the journeys of their loved ones.
“Shame Is An Old Friend” bravely tackles depressive and guilty sentiments as well as the often challenging process of making one’s own decisions. It also emphasises the delicate tug-of-war between relationships and emotional turmoil. Rebekka’s unshakeable self-expression is captured in the words of each of the eight tunes, which are honest and unvarnished. Rebekka has created a distinctive sound that is both creative and emotionally impactful, drawing influence from a wide variety of musicians such as Madison Beer, Billie Eilish, The Neighbourhood, Aurora, and Maria Mena.
The album explores the complexities of electronica primarily, with live string passages that intertwine with the soundscape to produce a complex and engrossing listening experience. Rebekka’s outstanding vocal performance is one of “Shame Is An Old Friend”‘s most notable aspects. Her voice lends a genuine authenticity to each track as it expertly navigates and transmits the complex emotional terrain of the album with astounding depth and clarity. Rebekka’s remarkable skill is brought to light by her passionate delivery and impressive vocal range, which engross listeners in the personal and heartbreaking realm of her songs.
A high standard is set for what’s to come from this gifted artist with her hauntingly beautiful debut, “Shame Is An Old Friend.”
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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