Julia Holter‘s “Spinning,” a precursor to her forthcoming album “Something in The Room She Moves,“ is a captivating love song that encapsulates the essence of new romance. Adorned with radiant synths and a rhythmic, tipsy waltz of drums, the track crafts an intoxicating musical experience.
Holter‘s vocals, marked by sighs and inhalations, navigate free-associative lyrics, offering a rush of images and sensations that resonate with the unpredictable nature of love. Lines like “The pulse is light/I steal the whoa/Expect nothing and seeking all” evoke teenage-like exhilaration even in the most stoic hearts.
Accompanied by a visually compelling video directed by Juliana and Nicola Giraffe, “Spinning” aligns with Julia Holter‘s goal of creating a fluid, water-like sound world mirroring the complexity and transformability of our bodies. The album, dedicated to Holter‘s late nephew, weaves personal experiences, from loss to the birth of her daughter, into its existential texture.
Something in The Room She Moves, inspired by The Beatles and their classic lyric, subverts the traditional observer-observed dynamic, giving agency to the woman being observed. Holter‘s focus on corporeal themes and the fluidity of sound promises a rich sonic journey.
“Spinning” is an emotionally resonant track by the American singer-songwriter, utterly captivating. The upcoming album promises to continue Julia Holter‘s streak of combining evocative storytelling with intricate musicality.
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