Recorded amidst the serenity of Western Connecticut but debuting in the bright lights of New York City, indie alt artist AZRÆYIL has emerged from the studio this week to debut their latest single, “War.” Marking their first commercially released music in half a decade, the record showcases the artist’s maturity as a creator while manufacturing a genuine sense of curiosity to what else could be brewing in their imagination for their next release. A soft-hitting yet emotive and lyrically motivated ballad, the single highlights the passion this artist has for their craft, as well as their unique ability to create a suspenseful yet satisfying ambiance through their work.
The piece wastes no time establishing its tone as an acoustic guitar introduces the melody, accompanied by a xylophone-like sound that punctuates the last note of most chords. The artist’s vocals quickly appear to begin the narrative with the opening line, “There’s a winter brewing, looming, over my head. Then an old man turns and says, What are you, blind?” Through the artist’s soft yet resonant vocal delivery, we feel an attachment to the sentimentality of the music and an immediate understanding of the importance of this music.
Through the artist’s work, they strive to document the lessons they have learned through their life experiences, the importance they have found in embodying an advocacy for what one believes in, and the tenacity to stand by what they feel in their heart. Soulful, accessible, and universally understandable, the artist has truly emerged from their hiatus with a piece that will define their work for years to come.
Written by Nick Gumas
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