Babeheaven, the London-based duo made up of vocalist Nancy Andersen and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jamie Travis, are masters at making deliciously introspective electronic pop.
After a period of creative quiet, they have made a return with their latest EP Slower Than Sound, out via Scenic Route. It is a five-track project stripping their music back to its original essence; a deeply personal reintroduction shaped by stillness, self-reflection, and a renewed connection to their core sound.
Following burnout, cancelled tours, and time away from music, Slower Than Sound is a soft reset, a gentle step forward, and the start of a new chapter.
The opening track, “Beloved,” stands as the emotional epicenter of Babeheaven’s EP. Tender and stripped-back, it was recorded mostly at home and “written in a tender moment.” Fusing acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, and Mellotron into a meditative reflection on love, grief, and presence, it's a soft embrace that perfectly sets the tone for what follows.
“Lost For Words” carries that same introspection forward, floating in on a lo-fi trip-hop beat that feels both intimate and dreamlike. There’s a quiet nostalgia at play here, as if the song is searching for connection with the world, or perhaps with oneself, but never quite finding the words to name it.
With “Picture This,” the mood subtly lifts. It’s more hopeful, though tinged with the same wistful haze.
The track feels like a series of snapshots from a relationship; moments suspended between memory and imagination. “I hope you think of me because I dream of you […] every minute we’re apart, life turns another shade of blue,” Nancy sings, her words underscored by evolving layers of production that mirror the passage of time and emotional growth.
The penultimate track, a cover of Todd Rundgren’s “Tiny Demons,” blends seamlessly into the project’s introspective arc. The song, about the unwanted thoughts and anxieties that linger like “tiny demons” inside you, maintains the dreamlike synth-pop of the original while reshaping it through Babeheaven’s contemporary lens.
It’s a remarkable cover that is faithful in feeling, but transformed in spirit.
Closing track “Loud Thoughts,” featuring the phenomenal Samba Jean-Baptiste, brings the EP full circle. A project born out of heartbreak, burnout, and creative pressure, it’s a textured, emotionally charged finale.
The static pulses beneath the surface add a subtle dissonance; a sonic manifestation of the inner noise the song explores. Samba’s vocals, shaded with a melancholy reminiscent of Frank Ocean, intertwine beautifully with Nancy’s, creating a poignant conclusion that lingers long after the music fades.
This EP captures Babeheaven at their most distilled, leaning into minimalism and emotional honesty over grand production. It is a continuation of their signature sound, with each track a different shade of the same emotional palette.
They say good things take time, and this was well worth the wait.
The full album, Slower Than Sound, was released on October 24 and can be listened to on all platforms.
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