London-based Assyrian-Armenian artist CARRIE ABYSS has just dropped her new EP, Hey, Sinner, and it is one of those releases that demands to be taken as a whole. Built as a four-track concept record, the EP blends alt-pop, industrial, and electronic sounds with choral layers and heavy emotional weight, all while tackling themes of faith, punishment, and survival.
The title track, “Hey, Sinner,” kicks things off with a sense of confrontation.
Industrial beats and ritual-like vocals frame the voice of God as something intimidating rather than comforting, setting the tone for the story that follows. “Seraphim” shifts the mood slightly, leaning into haunting harmonies inspired by angel imagery.
It feels distant and cold, like a prayer sent upward with no guarantee of being heard.
“Sacrifice” is the EP’s most visceral moment, a feverish depiction of mob mentality. Its energy mirrors the chaos of witch hunts, both historical and modern, where punishment is justified through blind faith.
The EP closes with “Father, Forgive Me,” which turns an experience of creative theft into an act of reclamation, making it clear who owns the narrative now.
Rather than feeling overly theatrical, Hey, Sinner stays grounded in real emotion and lived experience. It is dark, confrontational, and intentionally uncomfortable but also empowering. For listeners interested in gothic pop with political bite and a strong point of view, this EP is a great listen.
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