Finnish newcomer Conchis bursts onto the scene with a debut single that’s as unpredictable as it is intoxicating. ‘Cray Cray’ is a sonic rollercoaster, careening from playful pop hooks to brooding, experimental depths. The track is a defiant middle finger to easy categorization, a twisted carnival mirror reflecting the complexities of the human experience.
Conchis’ vocals are raw, a wounded howl cutting through a soundscape of shimmering synths and subterranean basslines. It’s like stumbling upon a hidden gem in a forgotten corner of the internet; equal parts haunting and hypnotic. The track is a sonic diary, a cathartic outpouring of emotions born from a life grappling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Yet, despite its personal origins, ‘Cray Cray’ transcends the individual, tapping into a universal ache.
“One day, I heard ‘Cray Cray’s’ melody and lyrics in my head out of the blue. At first, I thought they were a bit ridiculous and not my usual style, but they were so persistent that I just had to record them. The lyrics came easily, like a stream of consciousness. It’s always interesting when a song comes to me in this way. I like to think it’s my subconscious trying to make itself heard, and it’s a surprise for me what the song is actually about until the track is finished. It turned out to be about the choices we make in life, what we have achieved, and if it was the right choice for me to be childless. Also, if I’m sometimes just crazy or curious, or if those things are, in fact, the same.”
Conchis is an artist to watch, a fearless explorer of the sonic unknown. With ‘Cray Cray’, she’s laid down a marker, a promise of more mind-bending music to come.
You can also listen to ‘Cray Cray’ in our Outsiders Club and Electro Feels playlists.
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