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Australian musician Jonnine Standish, best known as a member of the evocative electronic duo HTRK, returns to the spotlight with her mesmerizing fourth solo album. This new release is a lush soundscape of auditory enchantment that seamlessly blends the nostalgic reminiscences of a childhood summer by the sea with inventive musical artistry. Standish’s rich tapestry of sound features a medley of impromptu songs, recorded on a portable six-track, interwoven with ambient field recordings that take listeners on a sensory journey through vivid scent memories. Her music has a unique ability to transform the atmosphere in the blink of an eye, inviting listeners to surrender to its hypnotic allure.
With over 15 years of experience in shaping the indie music scene, Standish’s work, both as a solo artist and with HTRK, is lauded for its raw and intimate emotiveness. Echoing the stark simplicity of HTRK’s recent album “Rhinestones,” Jonnine’s newest work, “Southside Girl,” strips down to the essence of heartfelt expression. Here, Jonnine’s voice is laid bare, creating an intimate listening experience where emotion takes the forefront, supported by minimalistic arrangements that emphasize her haunting vocal delivery. Jonnine’s artistic evolution continues to captivate audiences, maintaining a firm connection to her audience with tunes that resonate on a profoundly personal level.
The album is a masterful blend of experimental and accessible elements, with tracks like “December 32nd” and “Sea Stuff” drawing listeners into a world that oscillates between reality and reverie. Collaborations with artists such as Maria Moles bring a fresh dynamic to the album, with Standish’s vocals mingling with unconventional percussive backdrops. The ethereal soundscapes culminate in the closing track, “The Bells Chime,” which leaves one suspended in a liminal space, contemplating the subtle emotional undercurrents that Jonnine Standish so skillfully evokes with her music. This album not only marks another triumph for Jonnine but also continues to solidify her standing as a distinguished voice within the avant-garde and electronic music scenes.
