Description

Sevdaliza was a pro basketball player before she decided to take on music, and we sure welcome the crossover as ISON, the debut studio full-length from the Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter, is a gripping effort. Existing in a moody intersection of experimental, trip hop, and downtempo, Sevdaliza inserts her breathy, r&b-influenced vocals to great effect, and tracks like Marilyn Monroe, Hubris, Human, and Amadine Insensible take listeners deep into the dramatic and moving creative sphere she operates in. Explore the various layers and how the seemingly disarrayed sonic bits work together to form a cohesive musical language. Other tracks to check out: Bluecid and Hero.