NUN electro and HOLY HØLY gets smoky and trippy with latest single, “From The Ashes” released this 21 June.
The song opens with a masterfully crafted sense of tension. The music builds tension and creates a swirling vortex of sound, punctuated by a silence that heightens anticipation. Then, the beat kicks in moodily with sparkling cymbals and steadily paced drums lay the foundation for the magic to unfold.
Ewa Baran, the voice behind HOLY HØLY, emerges from the shadows. Her vocals are a revelation—high, hypnotic, and hazy. Yet, through the mystery, they come with vulnerability. Every breath, every inflection feels deliberate heightens our sense of hearing and touch and sends shivers down your spine.
The music itself is a dream within a dream. Shimmering and chiming music build on the foundation, creating a sonic landscape that’s both beautiful and unsettling. There’s a sense of suspense lurking beneath the surface, a feeling that something dark and alluring is about to unfold.
The accompanying video perfectly complements the song’s otherworldly vibe. Sprawling landscapes, from verdant greenery to stark rocky roads, unfold before your eyes. Bikers navigate winding roads through dense forests, their lone figures adding to the sense of isolation. It visually uplifts the introspection and solitude of the music. “From The Ashes” draws clear inspiration from trip-hop legends like Portishead and Death in Vegas.
NUN electro’s masterful production provides the perfect canvas for HOLY HØLY’s ethereal vocals. Listen to “From The Ashes” to feel the best of trip-hop return and run in your veins.
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Review by Naomi Joan