Enter the ‘Upside Down’ world of Giya’s latest dusky track.
“Peppered with jazz-like playful rhythms and an atmospheric sense of unease, ‘Upside Down’ is the distant sound of an elusive universe.”
Enter the ‘Upside Down’ world of Giya’s latest dusky track.
Described once as a Jorja Smith and Tash Sultana’s love child, South London singer-songwriter and producer Giya is a master of mood and atmosphere. Having honed her sound with London’s Lonesome Dog collective, she went on to support Hak Baker on his nationwide tour. Despite gaining attention of BBC Introducing with her debut The Almost Real EP, Giya is adamant at preserving her DYI approach, determined to keep her integrity as a female artist in an ever fluctuating music scene. Her songs speak of suburban claustrophobia and a desire for escapism, capturing the feelings of multitudes with a singular eloquence and empathy.
Pulling us into the swirling world of a K-hole, ‘Upside Down’ is all about getting lost in a moment that feels like an eternity. Echoing strumming of a surfy guitar underlines this bedroom-pop-fusion track, with a shuffling hip-hop beat and warm undercurrent of a moody bass guitar giving it dynamism and depth. Giya’s seductive vocals narrate the experience of a generation – seeking a place that is apart from oneself and the mundanity of the world.
Peppered with jazz-like playful rhythms and an atmospheric sense of unease, ‘Upside Down’ is the distant sound of an elusive universe.
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Review Written By Liza Kupreeva
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With a breath of synth-pop fresh air and a tale of new love to hand, this New Zealand based artist delves deep into the feeling of lover's deja vu. Growing from a breeze to a gale of sound, each reflection blows gently on your eardrum. Tantalising your senses through a dreamy harmony of synths and percussion, he brings his unique blend of pop and R&B to life.