The tracks complete the artist’s upcoming The War EP.
Having won us over in emphatic style thanks to the thoughtful and rewarding nature of her adventurous indie folk sound, Amelie Patterson is an artist that packs an exciting sonic tension into her style, with releases often building towards moments of catharsis, or some kind of release. The artist has released two brand new singles, in the form of ‘Static’ and ‘Golden Line’, with each embodying a very different tone and appeal, while holding onto the signature charm and emotive songwriting flair of the artist.
‘Static’ is a track that taps into the aforementioned sense of atmospheric tension and drive of the Canadian artist, as the synth-heavy track embodies this kind of swirling, slow-building aura as she battles with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. This makes for a release that feels genuinely disconcerting and enthralling, the track wrought with a poisonous sense paranoia throughout that feels gripping. Amelie’s songwriting has always been one of her most resounding strengths, and this track finds a way under your skin in anxious and alluring fashion all at once.
The track’s more sunny counterpart is ‘Golden Line’, at least in a sonic sense anyway, with its enticing grooves and fun melodies making for a bouncy and endearing sound throughout. The sense of darkness that often looms over the artist’s writing still lingers around however, as the track explores themes like mental health and trying to navigate through difficult times with a loved one, though the lightness and charm of the sound makes for an intoxicating and catchy listening experience that feels packed full of life and adventure.
