Sôra – EP Review
(Colligence Records)
Sôra - Number One EP
Release Date: Out Now
Anglo-French alt pop singer-songwriter
and producer Sôra
is something of a boundary pusher and this new collection of songs is the perfect
‘in’ for new fans. The four track EP opens up with ‘Lifestorm’, an initially
delicate number that soon emerges from it’s cocoon in to an assured, sensual
and superbly produced slice of sophistipop with original arrangement and an
overriding sense of freshness. Strong start. Next up is ‘Sakura’ (a Japanese
flowering cherry tree) which is more woozy and blissed out with tones of Angie
and Kimbra through between the swaying synth notes and sparse beats.
The second half of the EP starts with ‘Number Won’, a tune that basically
strides slowly across the marble floor before sliding in to the hot tub next to
you and passing you a glass of Moet. The keys are gorgeous and Sôra’s
vocals are a soft siren call to anyone willing to listen which is anyone with a
handle on their senses. Closing number ‘The Grit’ has a more skittish and
unhinged feel to it like a Janelle Monae or Kelis track showing off a left-field
approach with Jazz influences blended with R’n’B beats. Sôra is,
undeniably, a unique and inventive talent and this EP shows that skill off to
great effect.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/iamsoramusic
Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3iByVaX3kEoEiEad8DgMlC?si=hOvzHIXRSaON1OD-HGKntw