Sound Of The Week: Merry Lamb Lamb - kaltblut magazine

Hong Kong native and London-based rising star, Merry Lamb Lamb, unveils her newest EP, Exodus, through Mad Decent, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her career. To commemorate the release, she also treats her fans to a captivating visualizer for the track “Forever”.

Following the successful launch of her recent singles “Tranquillity” and “Empathy,” which served as enticing previews for the EP, Merry presents a more daring and club-focused sound with Exodus. She describes the project as a “courageous tale of my journey, in search of a utopian dream.” Throughout the lockdown period, she drew inspiration from feelings of pessimism and anger, channeling them into her music.

The EP commences with the ethereal track, ‘Romantic,’ characterized by breathy, Enya-esque vocals. It explores the concept of anonymous travel and the sensation of being detached from any specific location. “Tranquillity” engulfs the listener with vintage synthesizers and retro strobing shades, while “Empathy” intertwines glitchy 2-step beats with velvety vocals, whispered interludes, and reverberating basslines. The wistful composition, “Night”, was penned during Merry’s quarantine in a dim hotel room in Shanghai, a time when she felt disconnected from reality, likening herself to a ghost due to lack of sleep and appetite. “Who Am I” delves into Merry Lamb Lamb’s identity crisis and her sense of not belonging, incorporating sped-up nightcore production.

Exodus follows Merry’s debut album, Genesis, released in 2022, as well as her recent standalone track, “Night”.

Merry’s music evokes the ethereal quality reminiscent of early Grimes, Yaeji, and SASSY009. Mesmerizing and captivating, her fusion of late-night dancefloor beats and evocative melodies showcases her talent. The remarkable aspect of her tracks lies in their trilingual nature as Merry effortlessly transitions between three languages, each revealing a different facet of her persona. English embodies calmness, Cantonese exemplifies directness, and Mandarin adds poetic nuances.

Having garnered attention with her introspective album, “Genesis,” where she explored a blend of eclectic ’80s pop and pulsating house beats, Merry’s latest single showcases her growth both personally and artistically during the lockdown, delving into themes of identity, displacement, and belonging.

Merry’s journey from being a self-sufficient and reserved teenager, studying arts in Toronto, to establishing her vibrant artistic persona reflects her resilience and self-discovery. Her appearance on the Chinese talent competition, Rave Now, in 2018 was significant in catapulting her into the world of eclectic electronic music. Drawing inspiration from anime, J-pop, Avril Lavigne, and Belle & Sebastian, Merry crafted her distinctive and vibrant identity. Her captivating visual aesthetics and unique fashion sense, showcased on her vibrant Instagram feed, have captured the attention of renowned fashion houses such as Gucci, Moschino, Chanel, and Acne Studios, who have sought her out for campaigns and collaborations.

Exodus unveils the newest phase of this multifaceted artist and creative force, leaving us eagerly anticipating more. Stay tuned for what’s to come.

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Exodus is out now: https://maddecent.ffm.to/exodus

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