In the ever-expanding landscape of bedroom-produced music, it’s rare to find an artist who truly stands out from the crowd. Hailing from the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, bvthvny is one such artist, a twenty-two-year-old producer, singer, and songwriter who has been honing her craft since she was a young teenager. With a sound that blends experimental pop, post-rock, and cinematic structures, she has slowly but surely been building a discography of dark, foreboding tracks that are uniquely her own.
Her latest offering, ‘LULL,’ is a potent illustration of her unique style. The track, which began its life in the spring, is a largely instrumental piece built perfectly around stark acoustic tones and lingering electric guitar melodies. It's a moody and atmospheric track that showcases bvthvny's skill as a producer and songwriter, painting a melody that flows organically, ebbing and flowing through space and texture with a sense of purpose and direction that belies its laid-back nature.
As bvthvny explains, "'LULL' is an emotional release to me. It is my first track after getting accepted through AWAL. This song ended up being exactly what I needed to say, without saying much at all. The guitar feels like a release of all I was feeling during a difficult time I couldn't find my words."
This emotional core of ‘LULL’ is where it truly shines. The instrumentation, gracefully evolving with heavy tones and blossoming atmospherics, is a perfect backdrop for the haunting, almost whispered vocals that fade into view. The vocals are brief, but perfectly placed, adding an ethereal quality to the track that elevates the darker moments with an almost angelic touch.
Influenced by artists like Ethel Cain, Cigarettes After Sex, and Slowdive, bvthvny's music is a seamless blend of alternative indie rock and pop. While previous tracks like 'Kids' and ‘Ego’ showcased a similar eerie and laid-back style, ‘LULL’ feels like a significant step forward. With its cinematic scope and emotional depth, it’s a track that will stay with you long after the final note fades.
It’s clear that bvthvny is an artist to watch, and ‘LULL’ is a perfect example of her immense talent. For more from bvthvny, be sure to follow her today on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
