Bryanna Rain "Blaming Eternia"

Young polymath Bryanna Rain has released a new EP titled "Blaming Eternia." For the most part, it's captivating dance music with plenty of bass and synths which ought to keep audiences moving (assuming we can ever get back into the clubs post lockdown). 

The music video for the ep-titled song follows much of the same inspiration as the other electronic track. It's very orchestral in its execution; it's dark and thumping. Through her website, we're also treated to some insight into her creative process as we get to see her recording this first song to the EP. It's always nice to get a "behind the scenes" look at an artist, so I say bravo Ms. Rain!

Next in the lineup is "Phosphene," its opening pad-chords cascading over the speakers like sheens of heavy light. The drums kick in to prove, once again, that this still dance-music. Bryanna, has a low-spoken-style-alto voice, which communicates a seriousness juxtaposing the uptempo elements of the track. What I like most about this song is the subtle way Ms. Rain finds the unexpected melody notes in the chords to create appropriately surprising lines in the vocals. 

Finally, we have the acoustic song (girl+guitar) "Sleeping." From the outset, the lyrics are captivating "I blame you for the moonlit sky..." Upon hearing that, my ears perked up and I thought "OK, I've got to see where this is going." And it doesn't disappoint, the poetry on this track, in particular, is evident, which shouldn't be such a surprise as Bryanna Rain is also an author. 

Overall, I think for fans of early techno, beat poetry, and introspective music, "Blaming Eternia" would be a very welcome addition to their music collection.