Louisana-born singer Kate Peytavin finds herself lost in a rapidly changing world. It's not so different than the generation, as previous generations have seen their fair share of angst. While many before have learned to alter within the flowing currents, society is an ocean of arduous emotional waves. The success of the internet gave birth to an age of discovery or enlightenment, whatever you prefer to call it. To document the social media craze world, Peytavin is stepping up to the plate to help guide her fellow citizens to the vibrant Promised Land.
Her debut EP, generation numb, is more of a road map than a music project for like-minded travelers seeking a sense of connection. Peytavin provides that and more with catchy 90s alt-rock that invokes feelings of comfort, closure, and creativity. Each of the 6 songs is pulled from a place of longing and begs the question: how far has connection fallen and is it too late to get back to where we were?
The 19-year-old singer enlists the help of a talented group of producers and songwriters to help hone in on the problem at the center of a lost generation. Peytavin successfully blends elements of pop sounds and grunge angst-like lyrics to give birth to a collection of songs you might have found in the end credits of any '90s from com film.
The opening track, "hang a mirror on yourself," is a beautiful uptempo song that sets the tone for the rest of the project. The track is a self-reflection inward for the listener to heed. Beautifully produced by Jeremey Hatcher (Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes), "hang a mirror on yourself" has the perfect amount of emotion to give listeners a reminder for the future.
The feeling continues with the tracks, "all i do" and "happy when i'm sad." One of the better songs with a direct '90s feel and production, both tracks create an expression of vibrant colors and emotions. They tell the story of two halves of a lost love story, from heartbreak to the eventual self-reflection in the end.
Generation numb is messy which makes for a heartfelt and pure raw emotional plea. Like in "HELP!" Kate Peytavin is on her knees looking for a sign. Among the grand bass and outpour of vocals, the Gen Z singer hopes her feelings and need for comfort don't fall on deaf ears. The closing track, "I don't feel anything," brings to a close, such a spiraling well of what may run through the mind of Gen Z. The constant connection, rooted in digital airwaves, may have done more harm than good. Peytavin echoes her thoughts in the stripped heartfelt touchy track.
