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Elly Swope – ‘Habits’

Elly Swope is a multi-instrumentalist based in Portland, Oregon. Swope’s sound is a rambunctious, off-kilter and colourful confection of art-punk hi-jinx and indie-pop brilliance; think St. Vincent and Courtney Barnett, with a touch of The Futureheads and early day The Strokes.

Swope introduced herself towards the end of last year with wonderful debut EP It Feels the Same Everytime and has returned with a brand new single, ‘Habits’. Propelled by a muted guitar riff and driving synthesizer line, Swope’s lilting, fractured vocals tackle the intricacies of codependency. It is mellow yet meaty, confident while introspective and the synth/guitar combination is ever so seductive. As is its penchant for off-kilter, playful bouts, especially the charming melody and frazzled synth squiggles; both have their own bewitching allure.

Tune in below:

Elly Swope – ‘Idea’

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Elly Swope is a multi-instrumentalist based in Portland, Oregon. Swope’s sound is a rambunctious, raw and racey mix of angular guitars and upbeat, art-punk hijinx; think St. Vincent and Courtney Barnett, as well as a dose of The Futureheads and early day The Strokes.

‘Idea’ is the first single lifted from Elly Swope’s debut EP It Feels the Same Everytime, out via Rue Defense, on November 9. ‘Idea’ is fizzing with vitality as it races round and round like a high-powered Catherine wheel with sparks a plenty. It is a freewheeling three-minutes of spiraling art-punk hijinx propelled forward by bursts of forceful, angular guitar work and scintillating vocals, yet it contains a sweet side, tempered by a melodic sensibility and hooks you could hang your hat on! For all the bright energy, the song’s darker themes, namely dissociating after a breakup and its impact on self-worth and identity are somewhat at odds pop sensibilities of ‘Idea’, Swope makes it work.

Tune into ‘Idea’ below & keep your eyes peeled for the EP coming.