If the first ten seconds of a song make your heart sink—in a good way—then there must be some serious mastery behind it.
For some it must come naturally, because "Only Air" marks the debut release of Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Diphylleia Grayii.
Splitting with the raw emotion that stems from the song's inception, a voice memo created in their bedroom, the track is defined by an elegantly eerie picked guitar and soft, airy vocals. There is a somber curiosity that seeps through the sadness in her voice, providing a depth that makes this piece special.
For fans of Lalleshwari and other lo-fi avant-folk pioneers, be sure not to miss this track. "Only Air" is available now on your streaming platform of choice.
