Fears has released details of the highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Oíche’. The album is due for release Friday, 7th May 2021. To celebrate, Fears has released her new track ‘vines’. This is the second single released from ‘Oíche.’ Fears’ first single ‘tonnta’ received staggering support on radio in Ireland and Internationally with plays on KCRW, NTS, Triple R in Australia, Tom Ravenscroft at BBC6 Music, added to RTÉ Radio 1 playlist, added to BBC Radio Ulster playlist. Support also came from RTÉ 2FM, Newstalk, Play Irish, Cork’s 96FM, Flirt FM, RTÉ 2XM, 98FM, KCLR 96FM, Raidió Na Life, Near FM, West Limerick 102 FM.
‘vines’ ripples and pulses with the mysterious and enchanting sound of Fears. With tribal distant beats, palpitating between wispy haunting electronics, Fears creates an eerie and expansive soundscape for the listener to indulge in.
An intriguing aspect of ‘vines’ is the hypnotic effect it has on the listener: the dark tones and clean production draws you in, lulling you into a soothing, dream-like state. Fears has a unique and consuming style that builds upon layers of delicate melodies which in this case creates an ethereal yet muggy quality to the song. Fears’ pristine vocals anchor the listener within while cooing a melancholic melody that exudes a sweet sense of innocence and vulnerability. However, the listener is made aware of darker elements in the track. The soundscape quickly becomes ominous, heavy, and suffocating and the distant tribal beats become agitated and express a sense of panic which greatly enhances the message within the lyrics.
Depicting frustration, at times anger, and moments of clarity within confusion the lyrics give the listener a keyhole glimpse into the artist’s mind and emotions at the time.
– “I don’t wanna live my life like this” ….. “I dug that hole I buried those seeds, Now they’ve grown to fully fledged vines” –
The sincerity and poetic delivery in each lyric is powerfully evocative, hits hard, and carries such emotional weight it sets the pace and tone of the track.
‘vines’ is a superbly evocative number that boasts the enthralling and captivating musicianship of Fears. The track is such an enjoyable listening experience and is a mesmerising display of musical skill from Fears. The artist is certainly one to keep an eye on. Fears’ music keeps getting better and better with each release. Looking forward to the upcoming album ‘Oíche’.
About the track Fears says : “This track was written before a breakdown. It chronicles a stage where one blames themselves and sees that it is only them that is the problem in a situation. Listening back, I hear myself drowning in confusion as to why I can’t control my feelings and want to shed those thought patterns.”
Watch the video for ‘vines’ below.
Author : Danu
